The due date

 

The due date is indicated in the upper part of the article page, it indicates:

• who must take action to move the article forward?
• when is the action due?

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How does Nestor uses the due date?

Nestor uses the due date for two important features:

• highlighting delayed articles in dashboards (with red counters)
• sending automatic reminders

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How is the due date computed?

The due date is computed automatically when the article changes status, using:

today's date + a number of days

The number of days depends on the article type and its workflow configuration. Some article types need faster processing times, so their due dates will be set earlier.

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Can the due date be corrected?

Yes it can!

• The due date is automatically corrected each time the article changes status
• The due date can be manually corrected just by clicking on it (if your profile allows it)
• Correcting the due date will prompt you to send an e-mail to the concerned person