Sub-Task Blocking Condition: which DONE status is it?

[Mark Armantrout]

I'm trying to create a new sub-task blocking condition on a workflow in a classic project. I make a copy of my existing workflow to work on, and edit the copy. I pick one of my workflow transitions, and open the Conditions. I add a new condition. I pick "Sub-Task Blocking Condition". Then I get a screen titled "Add Parameters To Condition".

This screen lists dozens of workflow statuses. There are duplicates; DONE is in there at least six times. The list is unsorted. The list has statuses both from classic and next-gen projects. I just want to select DONE that applies to sub-tasks. How do I pick the right DONE workflow status from this crazy list?

[Oliver Siebenmarck _Polymetis Apps_ · Accepted solution]

Hi Mark,

This is indeed slightly annoying, but not unsolvable.

Here's a workaround: Temporarily rename the status you are looking for to something memorable, "Sub-Task Done" for example. You can then easily find it in the list, add your condition and revert the name back to the original. 

Hope that helps,

 Oliver

[John Funk · Accepted solution]

Hi Mark,

My experience is that it doesn't really matter if you choose too many statuses in the list. Your workflow will know the right one to check at the time. I would just cover all of my bases and move on.  :-)