Hi Grant,
I don't want to comment on the question whether it makes sense to complete
folders or not since it might make sense for you while not for me (I
actually use folders only as "containers" hence no real need for me to
actually "complete" them).
What you could do though in order to achieve what you're looking for ...
(a) You migth think of an advanced filter rule and exclude "empty" folders
by setting the rule "HasIncompleteSubtasks" "is true"
(b) Alternatively you might use flags to set a folder's status (nothing I
can do at the moment, waiting, ...). Those flags can have keyboard
shortcuts (hence they are really handy and fast to be used). In addition
you can use flags in an advanced filter rule, giving you all options to
refine your views (selection what you'd like to see, and which itmes should
appear to be "hidden").
(c) Last thing (that's what I'm doing) ... you might use custom formatting
rules to actually display a folder's status ("empty" od not) by using
different icons. That way you even see at a glance whether a folder
conatains actionable items, or not (see attached screenshot)
Eberhard
On Sat, Aug 1, 2015 at 10:17 AM, Grant <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi Joel,
> No problem jumping in! That is what forums are for!
> I have been using MLO for like 10 years I think.... but I am trying a new
> work flow method and thus ran into this new need.
> Sorry, I did not want to imply that I think folders turn up everywhere, I
> know they do not.
> Yes, indeed, I agree folders are to organize content, and being able to
> give them a completion status really is not logical,
> Thus, my real question was if we can easily high and unhide folders *similar
> to* the way completed tasks can be hidden and unhidden
> The answer to that is, I understand, no.
> I still think it would be a useful feature however.
> Thanks for taking the time to help and explain
> Grant
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