| Background Tasks |
Working with Background Tasks
Particles uses background tasks to handle actions that may take some time to complete, allowing you to continue using the application without interruption. Several key operations are run as background tasks, including:
Creating a new report
Importing a report
Exporting a report
Running validations
A complete list of all your tasks is available on the main Tasks page.
1. Task Completion and Notifications
When a background task finishes, a notification will appear in the top-right corner of the application. This notification provides immediate access to the task's results.
The notification contains two primary links:
A main action link: This is specific to the task type, such as "Open report" for a creation task or "Download file" for an export.
A link to the task details: This takes you to a comprehensive view of the task's execution.
2. The Task Details Page
The task details page provides an in-depth summary of a task's execution and results. You can access this page either from the link in the completion notification or by selecting a task from the main Tasks list.
The details page contains several key pieces of information:
Main Action: Just like in the notification, a button for the primary action (e.g., "Open report") is prominently displayed.
Logs: A detailed log of the task's execution is available. This is particularly useful for troubleshooting if any errors or warnings occurred during the process.
Delete Task: An option to remove the task is also available on this page.
3. Deleting a Task
You can delete a task history record once you no longer need it. However, it is important to understand the consequences of this action.
If you delete a task related to a file export, the task record is removed, and the link to download the exported file will no longer be accessible from within the Particles application. The file itself may still exist temporarily, but it cannot be reached through the UI after its corresponding task has been deleted.