Nora IPLM provides the Take Assignment command to allow users to take ownership of one or more tasks.
This command is used when a user wants to assign selected tasks to themselves and become the responsible assignee.
By enabling users to explicitly take task ownership, Nora IPLM supports clear responsibility assignment, workload control, and transparent task execution within workflows.
Take Assignment
The Take Assignment command allows users to assign selected task(s) to themselves.
Once executed, the current user becomes the assignee of the task, and responsibility for task execution is transferred accordingly.
This command does not modify workflow structure or task definitions. It only updates task ownership.
Why Use Take Assignment
In workflow-driven processes, tasks may initially be unassigned or assigned to roles or groups.
The Take Assignment command allows individual users to explicitly claim responsibility when they are ready to work on a task.
You can use Take Assignment when:
- A task is available and needs to be taken over by a specific user
- Responsibility for a task should be clearly defined
- Multiple available tasks need to be assigned to the same user at once
- Task ownership should be updated without changing workflow execution
Applicable Object Type
- Take Assignment works only for Task objects
- The command is not available for any other object types
Where to Find the Take Assignment Command
You can access the Take Assignment command from multiple locations in the platform where Task objects are displayed.
The Take Assignment command is available from the Task Commands submenu.
The command is available:
- From the right-click menu of Task objects
- Available in widgets, lists, and the Search pane
- From the widget toolbar of widgets that display Task objects
How to Use Take Assignment
1. Select the Task(s)
First, select one or more Task objects that you want to take assignment of.
Multiple task selection is supported.
You can select tasks from:
- Widgets
- Lists
- The Search pane
2. Choose Take Assignment
Open the right-click menu of the selected task(s) or use the widget toolbar.
From the Task Commands submenu, select Take Assignment.
3. Complete the Action
Once Take Assignment is executed:
- The selected task(s) are assigned to the current user
- Task ownership is updated immediately
After completion, a success notification appears in the lower-left corner of the platform to confirm the action.
Additional Notes
- Take Assignment does not change workflow state or execution
- The command only updates task assignees
- Multiple tasks can be assigned to the user in a single action
- Task assignment changes are recorded
