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Add Tasks and Subtasks in OnRamp

Tasks are the building blocks of your projects.

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Written by Paul Holder
Updated over a month ago

​Tasks are the building blocks of your projects. With OnRamp’s Subtask and Workflow Builder, you can break tasks into clear step-by-step instructions, add logic for different paths, and create a consistent process for your team and customers.


When to Use This

Use tasks to assign work to team members or customers. Add workflows when you want to guide users through a series of steps, questions, or approvals—perfect for onboarding, handoffs, or process-driven work.


Steps to Follow

1. Create a Basic Task

  1. Go to the Playbook or Project where you want the task to live.

  2. Click the [+New Task] button.

  3. Enter the required details:

    • Name – A clear title for the task.

    • Assignee – The person responsible.

  4. (Optional) Add a Description for context.

  5. Click Save.


2. Open the Workflow Builder

  1. Locate the Subtasks column in your task list.

  2. Click the Subtask/Workflow icon.

  3. The Workflow Builder opens, where you can add and organize subtasks.


3. Add Steps to a Workflow

  1. Click (+) Add Step.

  2. Choose a Step Type from the menu:

    • Single Choice (radio buttons)

    • Multi-Choice (checkboxes)

    • Dropdown

    • Yes/No Question

    • Text Answer (short or long)

    • File Share or File Request

    • Date or DateTime

    • Text Instructions (rich text editor for detailed guidance)

    • Share a Video (upload or embed from YouTube)

    • Embeddable (any URL or HTML embed)

    • Adobe ESign (requires integration)

  3. Configure each step in the right-hand panel.

  4. To delete a step, use the trash can icon.


4. Use Logic for Smarter Workflows

  1. Add a Yes/No, Dropdown, or Single Choice step.

  2. Logic branches appear automatically.

  3. Click (+) on a branch to add subtasks that show only when that option is selected.

    • Example: If a user answers Yes, add a set of follow-up steps.

    • If No, skip those steps and continue the workflow.

  4. Logic can nest multiple levels deep for advanced flows.


5. Customize Task Settings

When creating or editing a task, you can also:

  • Add Dependencies to control task order.

  • Set Visibility (internal-only or customer-facing).

  • Require steps to be completed in order or allow flexibility.

  • Ask for Customer Feedback (thumbs up/down) when the task is complete.

  • Attach Data Fields to track custom information.


Tips & Troubleshooting

  • Not seeing the [+New Tasj] button? Make sure you’re in a Module, as tasks must live under modules.

  • Workflow logic isn’t showing? Only Yes/No, Dropdown, and Single Choice steps support branching.

  • Task isn’t visible to customers? Double-check visibility settings in the task editor.


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