Task Manager

The Task Manager provides a unified view of all dataset-related operations across your Visual Layer workspace. It tracks processes such as dataset creation, media addition, re-indexing, label propagation, model training, model validation, snapshot operations, enrichment, and custom metadata imports, displaying their current status, progress, and any errors that occurred. Use the Task Manager to:

• Monitor active operations in real-time.
• Track operation history from the past 14 days.
• Identify and troubleshoot failed processes.

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Accessing the Task Manager

The Task Manager is available from any screen in Visual Layer.

1. Go to the Navigation Panel on the left side of the screen.
2. Click the Task Manager icon .

The Task Manager opens, displaying all operations from the past 14 days.

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Understanding the Task Table

The Task Manager displays all operations in a table format. Each row represents a single task and contains the following information:

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Working with the Task Table

The table displays tasks ordered by Time by default, with the most recent operations appearing first. Click any column header to sort tasks in ascending or descending order.

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Filtering Tasks

The filter bar at the top of the table narrows the task list by multiple criteria. Click Reset to clear all filters and return to the default view.

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Sorting Tasks

Click any column header to sort tasks in ascending or descending order:

• Duration: Identify long-running or slow operations.
• Time: View operations chronologically.
• Dataset: Group tasks by dataset.

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Retrieving Task IDs

Task IDs are useful when contacting Visual Layer support about specific operations.

1. Click the Actions menu (three dots) for the relevant task row.
2. Select Copy Task ID.

The ID is copied to your clipboard.

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Task Statuses

All tasks display one of the following statuses to indicate their current state. Each status includes a percentage to show progress through the operation.

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Task Types

Each entry in the Task column represents one of the following operations:

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Task Concurrency

When a data-modifying task runs, the dataset enters Read Only status and other data-modifying tasks are blocked until the current task completes. A dataset enters Read Only status when enrichment, re-indexing, label propagation, custom metadata, or snapshot tasks are active. It enters Partial Index status after new media is added but before re-indexing completes.

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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.

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Troubleshooting Failed Tasks

When a task shows Failed status:

1. Hover over the status or click the task row to view error details.
2. Review the error message for specific failure reasons.
3. Common issues include:
   • Insufficient storage space.
   • Invalid metadata formats.
   • Network connectivity problems.
   • Incompatible file types.
4. After resolving the issue, retry the operation from the relevant dataset or workflow.

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Task Manager Limitations

Keep the following constraints in mind when working with the Task Manager:

• 14-Day History Window: The Task Manager only displays operations from the past 14 days. Older tasks are automatically archived.
• Read-Only Interface: You cannot cancel or modify most running tasks directly from the Task Manager. To stop an operation, navigate to the dataset and use the relevant controls. Dataset creation tasks can be aborted and retried via the Task Manager API.
• No Bulk Actions: Each task must be reviewed or managed individually.

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