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Merlin Project: Successor vs. Child

You plan your projects with Merlin Project? Then you already know how you add activities. Typically, you'll click onto '+' or call Insert > Activity from the menu. Some of you might copy and paste activity rows, like to use keyboard shortcuts cmd+N or import data from another application.

The insert menu however offers more items, as for example: milestone, child, successor, aunt, predecessor, assignment.

So what's the difference between a successor and a child? When to select one over the other item of the insert menu? And what happens if you don't select them when inserting new activities?

Merlin Project: Creating PDFs

Merlin Project includes an export feature that lets you create PDFs for your projects in an instant. But did you know that macOS also lets you create PDFs from the print menu?

Merlin Project PDF Export Function

In Merlin Project on the Mac, there are two ways to create a PDF from your projects. The built-in export function in Merlin Project is located in the File > Export menu.
Then click Image and set the options for the PDF you want to export.

iPadOS/iOS: Keep Your System Up To Date

Our work devices should exploit the most current system provided by Apple. This is recommended as Apple is constantly working on improving stability and security.

For iPadOS/iOS there are several ways, two are known to most users, but another way is rather uncommon and less used. We take a look at these three ways and explain why the third, less frequently used one, has found application in our company.

Feature Tip: Quick Notes and Split View

Apple recently released iOS and iPadOS 15, and with them a host of new and useful features. Learn more about the quick notes feature and how it can benefit you at work.

Notes.app

Apple's Notes.app has become a really useful tool over the years.

Merlin Project: Kanban with Priorities

You plan your projects with Merlin Project? Then you already know that you can add your project activities and work with them in various views. Typically, you'll use a work breakdown structure with Gantt chart, when you are interested in the scheduling of your project. Many of our users choose a Kanban board, for a more visual approach and focus on the tasks and their current status.

In a long project with many activities, producing a long backlog list on the Kanban board might be overwhelming and even contra productive. Ideally you'll want to offer and show to your team, only those jobs important for the next step towards completion of your project.

In the following, we will show you, how you can filter activities and view your Kanban board by priority, to ensure you are not overwhelming your team and taking care of significant activities first.