- Monitor active operations in real-time
- Track operation history from the past 14 days
- Identify and troubleshoot failed processes
The Task Manager maintains a visible history of all operations performed in the past 14 days.
Accessing the Task Manager
To access the Task Manager:- Go to the Navigation Panel on the left side of the screen.
- Click the Task Manager icon
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If no operations have been performed in the past 14 days, the table appears empty with a notification indicating no recent activity.
Understanding the Task Table
The Task Manager displays all operations in a comprehensive table. Each row represents a single task and contains the following information:| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Dataset Name | The name of the dataset where the operation is running or was performed. Click the dataset name to navigate directly to its exploration page. |
| Dataset ID | The unique identifier for the dataset. Use filters to search by specific dataset IDs. |
| Task | The type of operation being performed: Dataset Creation, Enrichment, Training Model, or Re-indexing. Use the filter to view specific task types. |
| Start Time | The timestamp when the operation was initiated. Use the filter to view tasks from the last 24 hours, last 7 days, or last 14 days. |
| Duration | The elapsed time since the operation started (for running tasks) or the total time the operation took (for completed tasks). Sort by this column to identify long-running operations. |
| Status | The current state of the operation with progress percentage. See Status Types below for detailed descriptions. |
| Actions | Access task details or retrieve Task ID for support purposes. |
The Task Manager tracks operation-level status independently from overall dataset status. A dataset can show Ready status in the Dataset Inventory even when the Task Manager displays completed tasks like Enrichment or Training, since these operations do not block dataset access.
Status Types
All tasks display one of several statuses to indicate their current state. Each status includes a percentage to show progress through the operation.| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Queued | Task is waiting to begin processing |
| Running | Task is actively executing with progress percentage |
| Completed | Task finished successfully |
| Failed | Task encountered an error and stopped. Click the task row for error details. |
| Cancelled | Task was manually stopped before completion |
Working with the Task Manager Table
The table displays tasks ordered by Start Time by default, with the most recent operations appearing first.Filtering Tasks
Each column in the Task Manager supports filtering to help you quickly locate specific operations:- Click the filter icon in any column header.
- Select the desired values from the dropdown.
- Click Apply to update the table.
- Status = Failed to identify problematic operations
- Task = Enrichment to view all enrichment jobs
- Start Time = Last 24 hours to see recent activity
Sorting Tasks
Click any column header to sort tasks in ascending or descending order:- Duration: Identify long-running or slow operations
- Start Time: View operations chronologically
- Dataset Name: Group tasks by dataset
Retrieving Task IDs
Task IDs are useful when contacting Visual Layer support about specific operations:- Click the Actions menu (three dots) for the relevant task row.
- Select Copy Task ID.
- The ID is copied to your clipboard for sharing with support.
Monitoring Active Operations
The Task Manager updates automatically as tasks progress. Active operations display real-time updates:- Progress percentage increases as the task advances
- Duration counts up continuously for running tasks
- Status changes reflect task state transitions
Troubleshooting Failed Tasks
When a task shows Failed status:- Click the task row to expand error details.
- Review the error message for specific failure reasons.
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Common issues include:
- Insufficient storage space
- Invalid metadata formats
- Network connectivity problems
- Incompatible file types
- After resolving the issue, retry the operation from the relevant dataset or workflow.
Failed dataset creation tasks require starting the creation process again. Failed enrichment tasks can be retried from the dataset’s enrichment panel.