Project Boards
Project Boards provide a visual, Kanban-style interface to manage projects through your pipeline stages. Drag and drop projects between columns to update their status, filter and search to find specific projects, and customize boards to match your workflow.
What is a Project Board?
A Project Board displays your projects as cards organized into columns based on their current stage. Each column represents a stage in your workflow (such as Lead, Estimate Provided, Sold, In Production), and each card represents a single project.
┌─────────────┬─────────────┬─────────────┬─────────────┐
│ Lead │ Estimate │ Sold │ Production │
│ (3 items) │ Provided │ (8 items) │ (5 items) │
│ │ (6 items) │ │ │
├─────────────┼─────────────┼─────────────┼─────────────┤
│ ┌─────────┐ │ ┌─────────┐ │ ┌─────────┐ │ ┌─────────┐ │
│ │ Smith │ │ │ Johnson │ │ │ Brown │ │ │ Davis │ │
│ │ Kitchen │ │ │ Roof │ │ │ Deck │ │ │ Siding │ │
│ └─────────┘ │ └─────────┘ │ └─────────┘ │ └─────────┘ │
│ ┌─────────┐ │ ┌─────────┐ │ ┌─────────┐ │ │
│ │ Wilson │ │ │ Taylor │ │ │ Miller │ │ │
│ │ Bath │ │ │ Windows │ │ │ Addition│ │ │
│ └─────────┘ │ └─────────┘ │ └─────────┘ │ │
└─────────────┴─────────────┴─────────────┴─────────────┘
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Drag and Drop | Move projects between stages by dragging cards |
| Multiple Boards | Create different boards for different views or teams |
| Filtering | Filter by division, source, campaign, and custom fields |
| Search | Find projects by name, ID, or client |
| Custom Fields | Display relevant custom fields on project cards |
| Column Sorting | Sort cards within columns by various criteria |
| Won/Lost Tracking | Capture sale details when projects close |
Accessing Project Boards
- Click Projects in the main navigation
- Click the Boards tab
- Select a board from the dropdown, or click Create Board to make a new one
Board Types
Boards can be configured to display different types of records:
- Projects - Track opportunities through sales and production stages
- Permits - Manage permit applications and approvals
- Contacts - View contacts across pipeline stages
Each board displays only one type of record.
Understanding Board Cards
Each card on the board represents a project and displays key information at a glance:
Project Cards Show:
- Project Name/ID - Primary identifier
- Client Name - Associated contact
- Project Address - Location (if enabled)
- Project Types - Category tags
- Custom Fields - Any fields configured for display
Column Headers Show:
- Stage Name - The pipeline stage
- Item Count - Number of projects in that column
- Total Amount - Sum of sold/estimated amounts (where applicable)
Getting Started
- View an Existing Board - Select a board from the dropdown to see projects organized by stage
- Move a Project - Drag a card to a different column to change its stage
- Search - Use the search box to find specific projects
- Filter - Apply filters to focus on specific subsets of projects
In This Section
- Board Navigation - Moving around and interacting with boards
- Filtering and Sorting - Finding and organizing projects
- Board Configuration - Customizing boards for your workflow
- Project Card Fields - Customize information displayed on cards
Related Topics
- Project Stages - Configure the stages used on boards
- Custom Fields - Add custom data fields to projects