--- title: Tasks slug: help/en-us/pulse/tasks docTags: createdAt: 2026-02-09T13:08:53.662Z --- :::ExpandableHeading ### Can't find this feature? Make sure it's included in your subscription! This feature/option is available only for MyDC subscribers. DC Unlimited subscribers will not see it in PULSE because this functionality is controlled in on-premise DairyComp rather than in PULSE. Click [here](docId:5i7xV63wGmRxMsoTYJaaA) to learn more about the different versions of PULSE. ::: Use the CowCard **Tasks** tab to view or add new tasks for an animal, or complete any outstanding tasks as needed. Follow the guidelines below when working with the CowCard Tasks tab: ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/6pcyEFVoyuaKtsJRXjivI_cowcard-tasks.png" size="62" width="1328" height="859" darkWidth="1328" darkHeight="859" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} ::::::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **View Tasks**: Click **Todo Tasks** to view or process animals that have outstanding tasks or click **Done Tasks** to view tasks that have been processed. ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem **Add Tasks**: Click **Add Task** in the upper right to open a side panel and add new tasks for the animal. :::ExpandableHeading ### Tell me more! Clicking the **Add Task** button allows you to add one or more tasks directly from the animal's CowCard. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/qPsjMLafd3wm5A8hwuX0a_cowcard-add-task.png" size="56" width="1882" height="576" darkWidth="1882" darkHeight="576" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} ::: :::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem **Filter the List:** - Type text in the **Task Name** field to search open task by name.Once text is typed, click the **Clear Filter(s)** option to clear the text typed. - Click **Filters** at the top left of the page to limit the data that is displayed Once a filter is applied, click the **X** on a specific filter to remove it. Or, click the **Clear Filter(s)** option to clear all filters. :::ExpandableHeading ### Click here to learn about filtering tasks in mobile! After you select a pen (or all pens) in your Open Tasks list, you can tap **Filters** at the top right of the screen to set your options. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/EpyjBho7FA4fVq65RlE1b_open-tasks-select-filters.png" size="36" width="1725" height="1517" darkWidth="1725" darkHeight="1517" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} A badge on the icon indicates how many filters are currently applied to your list. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/CloKlDgU6yU2jZ_UArHhQ_open-tasks-filters-badge.png" size="36" width="1352" height="1081" darkWidth="1352" darkHeight="1081" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} Proceed to [Tell me more about processing tasks in mobile!](docId:3ALtTbvQqK2DzMO1hCRl-) to learn more about working with protocol tasks in mobile. ::: :::: :::::::WorkflowBlockItem **Process Tasks:** You can process a task by marking it complete or by skipping it. Check one or more boxes next to the tasks on the left side of the page to process them. A blue bar is displayed above the table. Click **Mark as Complete** to complete the checked tasks. ::::ExpandableHeading ### Tell me more about processing tasks in PULSE! Click the Options button :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/gbJVZUGo8vLQZq9HUByad_options-black-dots.png" alt caption size="10" width="38" height="16"} on the right side of a task and select **Complete** or **Skip** to process a single task. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/vbYaGPy_CigpO1EPnEt1M_cowcard-tasks-complete.png" size="46" width="1446" height="565" darkWidth="1446" darkHeight="565" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} You can also process some tasks while viewing their details. See [View Task Details](docId:3ALtTbvQqK2DzMO1hCRl-) to learn more. :::ExpandableHeading ## What happens when I Complete a task? Completing a task marks it as :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/0wCWF6dkrdRdKKp3KHH4i_status-completed.png" alt caption size="10" width="128" height="28"}, it is automatically updated in the event side panel, and the task moves to the **Done Tasks** page in your **Open Tasks** list. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ## What happens when I Skip a task? You can skip treatments that are not set to Required in your protocol setup. Reasons for skipping a task include signs of illness or a change in breeding plans for that animal based on other events. Skipping a task marks it as :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/pBXQGi2dcWLko2IGtUFGD_status-skipped99x30.png" alt caption size="10" width="99" height="30"} in the event side panel. A skipped task is considered **Done** and it moves from the **Todo Tasks** page to the **Done Tasks** page. ::: :::hint{type="info"} **TIP: **If you make a mistake, click Done Tasks, click the Options button :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/gbJVZUGo8vLQZq9HUByad_options-black-dots.png" alt caption size="10" width="38" height="16"}, and select **Undo**. The task moves from the **Done Tasks** page back to the **Todo Tasks** page.:inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/KZugJ1Wbr1kgJyrCvbvs__cowcard-tasks-undo.png" alt caption size="53" width="1156" height="436"} ::: :::: ::::::ExpandableHeading ### Tell me more about processing tasks in mobile! :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Tap **Lists** and then the **Refresh Lists** button to make sure you have the latest worklists. ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Tap the **Open Tasks** worklist, select a pen, and begin processing animals: :::ExpandableHeading ### Process animals with a scanner Verify that your scanner is connected, and begin scanning animals. If a scanned animal requires treatment, an audible cue, **Check Task**, plays and the task details are displayed. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/q4Q2zzzfM8ne7k1-Kt_c4_mob-process-task-w-scanner.png" size="54" width="1609" height="1175" darkWidth="1609" darkHeight="1175" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Process animals without a scanner Tap a pen to begin processing animals, and then tap an animal to view its tasks. ::: :::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem As you treat animals in the list, mark the tasks as **Complete**. If necessary, **Skip** tasks. :::ExpandableHeading ### What happens when I Complete a task? Completing a task marks it as :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/0wCWF6dkrdRdKKp3KHH4i_status-completed.png" alt caption size="10" width="128" height="28"} from the mobile app and the task moves to the **DONE** tab in your **Open Tasks** list. Open Tasks lists work a little differently than your standard mobile worklists, which require you to **Process Changes** before the updates are sent to PULSE. See [Learn More about Open Tasks Lists (MyDC only)](docId\:jxziCDrHa2wUqyCG4FszP) for more information. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### What happens when I Skip a task? Skipping a task marks it as :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/pBXQGi2dcWLko2IGtUFGD_status-skipped99x30.png" alt caption size="10" width="99" height="30"}. A skipped task is considered **Done** and it moves from the TODO tab to the **DONE** tab. ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem If you make a mistake, tap the task and select **Undo**. The task moves from the **DONE** tab back to the TODO tab. ::: ::::: :::::: ::::::: :::::WorkflowBlockItem View Task Details: Click the task's **Source** to open a side panel and view its details. ::::ExpandableHeading ### Tell me more! Clicking the **Source** in the column opens a side panel that displays details about the task. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/fJ25E9a0ThbSiiZEniWOm_cowcard-tasks-task-details.png" size="48" width="1970" height="1143" darkWidth="1970" darkHeight="1143" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} Depending on the type of task you're viewing, you can: - [View Pen Details](docId:4wsQRyNoX5GAMEMZ1bppI) - [Update Events](docId\:lPir_qsOYHGuN0xltH0ss) - [Deactivate a Protocol](docId:5tZqE1rw9HpnLIbY3TVdK) - [View Scheduled Processes](docId\:u2rML4XZ1aV69JmIWrZTK) - [Process tasks](docId:3ALtTbvQqK2DzMO1hCRl-) - [Deactivate all open tasks for an animal](docId:3ALtTbvQqK2DzMO1hCRl-) :::ExpandableHeading ### Remove an Animal from a Protocol If an animal needs to be removed from a protocol, open the animal's side panel. Then, deselect the **Active Protocol for this animal** toggle or click the **Deactivate All Open Tasks** option. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/irI66YkkMGYt_4QrlBmb2_cowcard-tasks-deactivate.png" size="46" width="1946" height="1052" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} ::: :::: ::::: :::::::: To learn more about processing tasks from an Open Tasks list, see [Process Open Tasks (MyDC Only)](docId:-co7-8k-F9DIeo_4fNODq) or [Step 3: Complete OvSynch Tasks](docId:52311uxnfTcrysoMzRoZm).