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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Configure sort options for task panel

Configure options for dispatchers to sort work order tasks in Dispatcher Workspace.

Before you begin

Role required: wm_admin, admin

About this task

By default, dispatchers can sort tasks based on only the following options:

  • Scheduled Start Date - Earliest
  • Scheduled Start Date - Latest
  • Priority - Highest
  • Window End - Earliest
  • Window End - Latest
  • Window Start - Earliest
  • Window Start - Latest

Procedure

  1. Navigate to Field Service > Dispatcher Workspace Configuration > Task Panel Sorting.

  2. Select New.

  3. On the form, fill in the fields.

    NameDescription
    NameUnique name for the sort option.
    Display NameLabels for the fields that appear as the sort option in Dispatcher Workspace.
    TableTable that contains the fields that are used to sort the list of work order tasks. This field is automatically set to the wm_task table.
    FieldField used for sorting the list of tasks.
    ActiveOption for displaying the field for sorting tasks in Dispatcher Workspace.
    Sort orderSort order for the sort field labels. The default value is ascending. To use a descending order, select z-a.
    OrderThe display order of the sort options in Dispatcher Workspace. Sort options that have a lower order number appear higher in the order.
  4. Select Submit.

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sort option configuration form