Add & Update Notes for Background Jobs

Add & Update Notes for Background Jobs

The Add & Update Notes for Background Jobs feature in EasySLR allows you to include optional custom notes when triggering background operations. This helps teams clearly identify, track, and manage tasks such as AI screening, data extraction, imports, or exports — especially when multiple operations are running simultaneously.

When to Use This Feature
Use background job notes when:
  • Running multiple AI screening tasks
  • Importing articles in batches
  • Exporting different versions of data
  • Performing large data extraction jobs
  • Managing parallel workflows within a team
Adding notes improves clarity, traceability, and project organization.

How to Add Notes When Starting a Background Job
When triggering a background operation:
  1. Initiate the task (e.g., AI Screening, Import, Export, Data Extraction).
  2. Locate the Notes (Optional) field.
  3. Enter a short descriptive note.
  4. Confirm and start the job.
The note will be saved alongside the background job entry.

How to Update Notes from the Background Jobs Table
You can edit notes even after the job has started or completed.
  1. Navigate to the Background Jobs table.
  2. Locate the relevant job.
  3. Click on the Edit / Update Notes option.
  4. Modify the note as needed.
  5. Save changes.

The updated note will appear in the job listing.

Why This Feature Is Important
Background job notes help:
  • Differentiate between similar tasks
  • Document why a job was run
  • Improve collaboration among team members
  • Maintain better audit trails
  • Reduce confusion during large projects

Important Notes
  • Adding notes is optional but recommended.
  • Notes can be edited anytime from the Background Jobs table.
  • Notes do not affect the processing or results of the job.


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