Selectors

Selectors are essential navigation components in Orchestra, allowing users to quickly switch between different entities within the app. They provide an intuitive way to select and create entities, ensuring seamless navigation and efficient task management.

This feature is particularly useful for users managing multiple projects, as it helps them locate and switch between entities without unnecessary steps.

In Orchestra, there are two types of selectors: Field Selector and Mention Selector.

Field selector

The Field Selector is available in the following areas of the app:

Task fields in a task Info Sidebar;
List fields in a project on the Tasks Page;
Kanban fields in a project on the Tasks Page.

To access the Field Selector, simply click on the desired field. Depending on the field type, you can then choose one or multiple options from the dropdown menu.

When selecting a project field, the dropdown retains its original nested structure, allowing you to view parent and child tasks.

Creating a New Field Item

To create a new field item, do the following:

open the Field selector;
type the entity name in the input field;
select + Create new ... option from the dropdown.

Please note that you can only create a new item corresponding to the selected field type. For example, in a status field, you can only create a new status, while in an option field, you can only add new options.

Mention selector

As the name suggests, the Mention Selector is used to mention various entities within the app. You can mention members, tasks, projects, documents, teams, groups, and channels.

Here's how you can use Mention selector:

Navigate to the Chats Page and to the chat where you want to mention an entity;
Click the chat input field and type the entity's name, starting with @;
Select the desired entity from the dropdown.

In addition to mentioning existing entities, you can also create new entities using the Mention Selector. To do this:

Follow the steps for mentioning an entity;
Click the corresponding tab to select the type of entity (Members, Tasks, etc.);
Type the name of the new entity directly in the input field after @;
Select + Create new ... at the bottom of the dropdown to finalize the creation.

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Field selector

The Field Selector is available in the following areas of the app:

Task fields in a task Info Sidebar;

List fields in a project on the Tasks Page;

Kanban fields in a project on the Tasks Page.

To access the Field Selector, simply click on the desired field. Depending on the field type, you can then choose one or multiple options from the dropdown menu.

When selecting a project field, the dropdown retains its original nested structure, allowing you to view parent and child tasks.

Creating a New Field Item

To create a new field item, do the following:

open the Field selector;

type the entity name in the input field;

select + Create new ... option from the dropdown.

Mention selector

As the name suggests, the Mention Selector is used to mention various entities within the app. You can mention members, tasks, projects, documents, teams, groups, and channels.

Here's how you can use Mention selector:

Navigate to the Chats Page and to the chat where you want to mention an entity;

Click the chat input field and type the entity's name, starting with @;

Select the desired entity from the dropdown.

In addition to mentioning existing entities, you can also create new entities using the Mention Selector. To do this:

Follow the steps for mentioning an entity;

Click the corresponding tab to select the type of entity (Members, Tasks, etc.);

Type the name of the new entity directly in the input field after @;

Select + Create new ... at the bottom of the dropdown to finalize the creation.