Project Settings

Project Settings define the project categories, statuses, lifecycle stages, and governance rules used across ArkBox Project Management.

Pages In This Section

Page	Purpose
Type	Define project categories.
Status	Define progress states.
Stages	Define project lifecycle phases.
Settings	Configure project governance rules.

Project Types

Project types categorize projects so teams can organize, filter, and report on work more effectively.

Examples include Translation, Research, Internal, Bible, and Others.

Create A Project Type

1. Open Admin.
2. Open Project Management.
3. Select Type.
4. Select Add Project Type.
5. Enter the type name.
6. Select the category or scope.
7. Create the type.

System-defined types may be protected and unavailable for editing.

Project Statuses

Project statuses describe the current state of work. Examples include Open, In Progress, and Completed.

Statuses can apply to different scopes, such as Project, Language, Book, Chapter, and Verse.

Control	Meaning
Default Status	Applied when new work starts.
Closed Status	Marks work as complete.

Create A Project Status

1. Open Status.
2. Select Add Project Status.
3. Enter the status name.
4. Select the applicable scopes.
5. Mark default or closed behavior if needed.
6. Save the status.

Project Stages

Stages represent lifecycle phases in project work. Examples include Planning, Execution, Review, Drafting, Consultant Checking, Formatting, and Publishing.

Create A Stage

1. Open Stages.
2. Select Add Project Stage.
3. Enter the stage name.
4. Add an optional description.
5. Save the stage.

Settings

Setting	Purpose
Project Management Admins	Users with broad control over project configuration.
Project Management Officer	User responsible for oversight and execution.
Date Format	Standard date display used in project screens.
Check-In Requirement	Requires check-in before status updates when enabled.

Configure Project Settings

1. Open Settings.
2. Assign project management admins.
3. Select the project management officer.
4. Choose the date format.
5. Configure check-in rules.
6. Save Settings.

Good Practices

• Define statuses before teams begin updating project work.
• Keep stages aligned with real team workflow.
• Use clear stage names that project members understand.
• Review check-in rules with project teams before enforcing them.