Work Types
Work Types define the different kinds of tasks and operations performed on your farm. Before creating activities, you need to set up your work types organized into logical groups.
Set up Work Types first! You cannot create activities until you have at least one work type defined.
Understanding Work Types
Work Types are organized in a hierarchical structure:
Group (e.g., "Field Work")
├── Work Type (e.g., "Harvesting")
├── Work Type (e.g., "Irrigation")
├── Work Type (e.g., "Planting")
└── Subgroup (e.g., "Soil Preparation")
├── Work Type (e.g., "Plowing")
└── Work Type (e.g., "Fertilizing")This organization helps you:
- Keep related work types together
- Find work types quickly when creating activities
- Generate organized reports by work category
Accessing Work Types
Navigate to Activities
Go to Activities in the left sidebar.
Switch to Work Types Tab
Click on the Work Types tab at the top of the page.
Managing Groups
Groups are containers that organize your work types. Each group can have:
- A name and description
- A color theme for visual identification
- An icon
- Subgroups for further organization
Create a Group
Click New Group
On the Work Types page, click the New Group button.
Fill in Group Details
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Group Name | Yes ✱ | Name for this group (e.g., “Field Operations”) |
| Description | No | Brief description of the group’s purpose |
| Color Theme | No | Select a color for visual identification |
| Icon | No | Choose an icon (default: Folder) |
| Parent Group | No | Select a parent to create a subgroup |
Save the Group
Click Create Work Type Group to save.
Group Actions
Click the three-dot menu (â‹®) on any group to access:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Add Subgroup | Create a nested group within this group |
| Add Work Type | Create a new work type in this group |
| Edit Group | Modify group name, description, color, or icon |
| Duplicate Group | Create a copy of this group with all its work types |
| Delete Group | Remove the group (only if empty) |
Cannot delete groups with work types. You must first delete or move all work types within a group before you can delete the group itself.
Managing Work Types
Work types are the actual task categories you’ll use when creating activities.
Create a Work Type
Option 1: Use the New Work Type Button
Click the green + New Work Type button in the top right corner.
Option 2: Add from Group Menu
Click the three-dot menu (â‹®) on a group and select Add Work Type.
Fill in Work Type Details
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Work Type Name | Yes ✱ | Name for this work type (e.g., “Harvesting”) |
| Assign to Group | Yes âś± | Select which group this work type belongs to |
| Legacy Category | No | For backward compatibility (will be deprecated) |
Save the Work Type
Click Create Work Type (or Update Work Type if editing).
Work Type Actions
Click the three-dot menu (â‹®) on any work type to access:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Edit | Modify work type name or group assignment |
| Delete | Remove the work type |
Cannot delete work types used in activities. If a work type has been used in any activity, it cannot be deleted. This preserves your activity history.
Example Work Type Structure
Here’s a suggested organization for a typical farm:
| Group | Work Types |
|---|---|
| Field Work | Harvesting, Irrigation, Planting, Weeding, Spraying |
| Soil Preparation | Plowing, Tilling, Fertilizing, Mulching |
| Crop Care | Pruning, Thinning, Training, Pest Control |
| Office | Accounting, Planning, Reporting |
| Transport | Transportation, Delivery |
| Maintenance | Equipment Repair, Cleaning |
Best Practices
Keep Groups Logical
Organize work types into groups that match how your farm operates:
- By operation type (field work, maintenance, administration)
- By crop stage (planting, growing, harvesting)
- By department (if you have specialized teams)
Use Clear Names
Choose work type names that are:
- Descriptive and specific
- Easy to understand for all team members
- Consistent in style (all verbs or all nouns)
Start Simple
Begin with a few essential work types and add more as needed:
- Start with 3-5 main groups
- Add the most common work types
- Expand as you use the system
Use Colors for Visual Organization
Assign different colors to groups for quick visual identification:
- Green for field operations
- Blue for irrigation
- Orange for maintenance
- Purple for administrative tasks
Next Steps
Once you have work types configured:
- Create your first activity — Start recording farm work
- View activities — See all recorded activities
- Edit and delete activities — Manage existing activities