Calendar
The Calendar view in Hive provides a date-based visualization of your tasks, making it easy to see deadlines, plan work, and identify scheduling conflicts.Accessing the Calendar
Navigate to the Calendar view:- Click Calendario in the sidebar menu
- The calendar displays the current month by default
- Tasks with due dates appear on their respective days
Calendar Interface
Month Navigation
The calendar header provides navigation controls:Previous Month
Click the ‹ button to go back one month
Current Month
Month name and year displayed in the center
Next Month
Click the › button to advance one month
Calendar Grid
The calendar displays:- Full month view with all days
- Week starts on Sunday (standard format)
- Current day highlighted
- Days with tasks indicated by task indicators
- Tasks displayed on their due date
Viewing Tasks on the Calendar
Task Display
Tasks appear on the calendar based on their due date (fecha_vencimiento):
- Each task is shown as a small card or indicator on its due date
- Multiple tasks on the same day stack vertically
- Task titles are visible (may be truncated for space)
- Color coding from project colors may appear
- Priority indicators show task urgency
Task Details
Click on any task in the calendar to:- Open the full task modal
- View all task details
- Edit the task (if you have permissions)
- Update progress
- Change the due date
Task Information on Calendar
Calendar task cards typically show:
- Task title
- Project name (if assigned)
- Priority indicator
- Assignee avatars
- Time remaining indicator
Filtering Calendar Tasks
Calendar Filters
The Calendar screen includes filter controls (section starts around line 2131 in the HTML): Common Filters:- Project Filter: Show only tasks from specific projects
- Status Filter: Show only tasks with certain status (Not Started, In Progress, Completed)
- Assignee Filter: View tasks assigned to specific team members
- Priority Filter: Focus on high-priority or urgent tasks
Text Search
Use the search box to filter tasks by:- Task title
- Description keywords
- Project names
- Tag names
Creating Tasks from Calendar
While the primary task creation flow is in the Tasks screen, you can:- Note the date you’re viewing
- Open the task creation modal (via sidebar or floating action button)
- Set the due date to match the calendar day you selected
- Create the task
Date-Based Workflows
Planning Sprints
Use the calendar to:- Visualize sprint boundaries
- Identify overloaded dates (too many tasks due)
- Spread deadlines evenly across the week
- Avoid deadline clustering
Deadline Management
Identifying Deadline Conflicts
Identifying Deadline Conflicts
Scan the calendar for days with many tasks. If multiple high-priority items are due the same day, consider:
- Rescheduling lower-priority tasks
- Assigning additional team members
- Breaking large tasks into smaller ones with staggered deadlines
Planning Around Holidays
Planning Around Holidays
Navigate to months containing holidays or team vacations. Avoid scheduling critical deadlines on these dates. Move important due dates to before or after time off.
Backlog Review
Backlog Review
Navigate to past months to identify:
- Overdue tasks that need attention
- Completed tasks for retrospective review
- Timeline patterns (when are we busiest?)
Weekly Planning
Use the calendar to plan your week:- Monday Morning: Review the current week’s calendar
- Identify Heavy Days: Note which days have the most deadlines
- Prioritize: Focus on urgent tasks early in the week
- Reschedule: Move non-critical items to lighter days
- Communicate: Share deadline changes with team members
Task Colors on Calendar
Tasks may appear with colors based on:- Project Color: Tasks inherit their project’s color scheme
- Priority Color: High-priority tasks may show in orange/red
- Status Color: Completed tasks may appear in green
- Overdue Indication: Past-due tasks may show in red or with warning icons
Color Legend
Typical color meanings: | Color | Meaning | |-------|---------| | | 🔴 Red | Overdue or Urgent priority | | 🟠 Orange | High priority | | 🟡 Yellow | Medium priority | | 🟢 Green | Completed or Low priority | | 🔵 Blue | Standard tasks (varies by project color) |Keyboard Navigation
Calendar Shortcuts
F - Toggle sidebar menuArrow Keys - Navigate between dates (if implemented)Escape - Close task modalEnter - Open selected task
Mobile Calendar View
On mobile devices:- Calendar remains functional with touch navigation
- Swipe left/right may navigate months (check implementation)
- Task cards are touch-friendly sizes
- Modal overlays work on mobile screens
- Filters may collapse into a dropdown menu
Calendar Limitations
Current Constraints
What's Not Available
- Drag-and-Drop Rescheduling: You can’t drag tasks to new dates directly on the calendar. Edit the task modal to change due dates.
- Multi-Day Tasks: Tasks don’t span multiple days visually. Each task appears only on its due date.
- Time of Day: Tasks don’t show specific times, only dates.
- Recurring Tasks: No built-in recurrence. Create separate tasks for repeating work.
- Calendar Export: Can’t export to Google Calendar, Outlook, or .ics files currently.
Workarounds
For drag-and-drop rescheduling:- Click the task to open the modal
- Update the due date field
- Save changes
- Task moves to new date on calendar
- Break into multiple tasks with staggered due dates
- Use task descriptions to note duration
- Create milestone tasks for key phases
Best Practices
How far ahead should I plan on the calendar?
How far ahead should I plan on the calendar?
Most teams benefit from planning 2-4 weeks ahead. Plan further for major projects, but avoid over-scheduling more than 6 weeks out—priorities change.
Should every task have a due date?
Should every task have a due date?
No. Use due dates for time-sensitive work. Backlog items don’t need due dates until they’re scheduled. Only about 60-70% of tasks typically need explicit deadlines.
What if a task is overdue?
What if a task is overdue?
Overdue tasks remain visible on their original due date. Review overdue items regularly:
- Complete them if still relevant
- Reschedule to a realistic new date
- Cancel if no longer needed
Can I see multiple team members' calendars at once?
Can I see multiple team members' calendars at once?
The calendar shows all tasks by default. Use the assignee filter to focus on specific team members. For true side-by-side comparison, open multiple browser windows/tabs.
How do I handle tasks without due dates?
How do I handle tasks without due dates?
Tasks without due dates don’t appear on the calendar. View them in:
- Tasks screen (Tareas)
- Projects screen under their project
- People Board under assignees
Integration with Other Views
The Calendar works seamlessly with other Hive features:Tasks Screen
- Create tasks in Tasks, set due dates, see them in Calendar
- Tasks created/edited in Calendar appear in Tasks view instantly
- Filters are independent—Tasks and Calendar filters don’t sync
Projects Screen
- Project colors carry over to calendar task cards
- Project due dates set expectations but don’t directly appear on calendar
- Use project filter to see one project’s calendar
People Board
- Calendar shows assignees on task cards
- Filter calendar by assignee to see individual workloads over time
- Useful for vacation planning and capacity management
Troubleshooting
Tasks Not Appearing
If tasks are missing from the calendar:- Check Due Date: Only tasks with due dates appear
- Check Filters: Ensure filters aren’t hiding tasks
- Check Month: Navigate to the correct month
- Refresh Page: Force reload (Ctrl+R)
- Verify Task Exists: Check Tasks screen to confirm task exists
Calendar Won’t Load
- Refresh the browser page
- Clear browser cache
- Check internet connection (Hive uses Supabase backend)
- Verify you’re logged in
- Try a different browser
Related Pages
Tasks
Learn about setting due dates and creating tasks
Projects
Understand project timelines and planning
Dashboard
View analytics and workload distribution