Folder properties

In smenso, folder properties offer numerous ways to tailor the structure, layout, and behaviour of tasks within a folder. Below is an overview of all available fields and options in the folder properties.
 

General folder fields

When creating or editing a folder, several fields are available to describe it. These fields are purely informational and let you record important metadata.

• Name: Folder title
• Assigned to: Person or team the folder is assigned to
• Priority: Classification, e.g. High, Medium, Low
• Start date / End date: Timeframe for the folder
• Description: Additional information or notes

These details appear in the folder overview and on hover over the i icon. They have no functional impact but help you orient yourself quickly in the project.

Options and advanced settings

1. Assign task directly to the creator

• When enabled, any new task in this folder is automatically assigned to its creator.
• This saves time and ensures new tasks land with the right person immediately.

2. Create new tasks as private (incl. selecting people/teams)

• When enabled, new tasks in this folder are private by default.
• While enabling, you can choose the people or teams allowed to see these tasks—similar to task-level visibility, but pre-selected at creation time.

3. Define task templates and views as folder defaults

• You can set a task template as the folder default. New tasks then automatically inherit that layout and its fields.
• You can also set a default view. Whenever you open the folder, the chosen view (e.g. List, Board, Timeline, or a saved custom view) loads automatically.

More on task templates can be found here.

4. Colour-code folders

• Use the context menu to assign a colour to a folder for better project overview.
• Optionally colour the entire row (Fill folder row) to highlight key areas.

Tip: Use different colours for phases or categories to aid navigation.

How to open folder properties

1. Click the folder name or the … menu next to it.
2. Choose Folder properties or the cog icon ⚙️.
3. Adjust the desired settings/fields.