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General1. What's a project? How different is it from a group?
 Answer: A group is a place for users with common interest on a particular subject. While a group has certain collaboration features like discussions, a project is the place for collaboration. A project can have tasks, workflow and document sharing, as well as start date and end date. 2. How can I allow anyone to join my project?
Answer: When you create a project, set "Everyone can join" under "Who can join this project". This will allow all users to apply to join. You can change it later any time by clicking "Edit Project Properties" button. Existing members will not be affected by this change. You still have to approve each application to accept a user. 3. How can I limit the membership of my project to those in my network?
Answer: When you create a project, set "Only my connections can join" under "Who can join this project". This will only allow your connections to apply to join. You can change it later any time by clicking "Edit Project Properties" button. Existing members will not be affected by this change. You will need to approve each application to accept a user. 4. How can I set my project as "invitation only"?
Answer: When you create a project, set "By my invitation only" under "Who can join this project". No one will be able to apply to join. You send invitations and users accept your invitations to join your project. You can change this setting later any time by clicking "Edit Project Properties" button. However, existing members will not be affected by this change. 5. How can I automatically approve applications to join my project?
Answer: All applications will be automatically approved if you turn on "Auto-Approval". Go to the project, under "Manage Project", you can turn on or turn off "Auto-Approval". Remember, you can remove a member any time. 6. What is "This project is related to" while creating a project?
Answer: You can associate a project to countries, industries, companies or disciplines. This will tell users what this project is about. This will also help users to find this project. 7. How to become a member of a project?
Answer: You have two ways to join a project: 1. You apply and project manager approves your application. 2. A project manager sends you an invitation and you accept the invitation. 8. Why can't I see who are the members of a project?
Answer: You have to be a member of a project to see other members of the project. 9. why I can't join some projects?
Answer: Project owner or managers can limit the membership by setting the project as "Invitation only" or "Only my connections can join". To join these types of projects, try to connect to the project manager; or, if possible, send a message to the project manager. 10. I applied to join a project and it has not been approved. Can I cancel my application?
Answer: Yes, you can. Just go to the Properties page of the project, then click on "Cancel my application". 11. My application to join a project has been denied. Can I re-apply to join?
Answer: Yes, you can. But be courteous. If you are denied twice, please do not re-apply. 12. How to withdraw from a project?
Answer: Click on "Leave Project" link under the "Members" page of the project. 13. How to become a project manager?
Answer: Send a message to the project owner or a project manager and express your willingness to become a project manager. 14. How can I invite peple to join my project?
Answer: You need to be a project manager. Go to "Manage" in your project's page, enter the username to the search box, then search the user. In the search result, click on "Invite this user". 15. I am a project manager. How can I remove a user from my project?
Answer: You need to be a project manager. Go to "Members" in your project's page, click on "Remove this user". 16. I am a project manager. How can I promote a user in my project to be a project manager?
Answer: You need to be a project manager. Go to "Members" in your project's page, click on "Assign as project manager". 17. How do I recommend a project to others?
Answer: Click "Share" on a project's page, enter username and message text, then click on "Send". 18. I created a topic in project discussions. Will I get notified if someone posts a comment?
Answer: Yes. You will get a message in your Inbox. You may also receive an email notification. 19. Will I be notified if a user applies to join my project?
Answer: Yes. You will get a message in your Inbox. You may also receive an email notification. Tasks20. What is a task?
Answer: A task is very much like a mini-project, and it is part of a project. Just like a project, a task has a team and a discussion. Users can join a task just like join a project. 21. Can I upload a document to a project or task?
Answer: No. At this time, you can't share documents in a project or task. In the future, we may add document sharing, version control and workflow to a project or task. 22. What happens when a project passes the end date?
Answer: If a project passes the end date, users will no longer be able to join the project. Certain activilties, such as editing properties will also be disabled. However, existing members can still access to the project. This also applies to tasks. 23. What happens when a project start date has not arrived yet?
Answer: If a project has not started, users will not be able to join the project. Certain activilties, such as discussions will also be unavailable. This also applies to tasks. |
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