2026-06-12

How to Add a Chat in Reports.re

Chats in Reports.re allow team members to discuss specific topics directly within the workspace. You can create chats from various ways, within a job, from a card, or even while managing files. This guide walks you through all the available ways to add a chat.

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1. Add a Chat from Inside a Task

  • Open a card and click one of the task.
  • Click the "Add Chat" button.

Fill in the required fields:

  • Chat Title
  • Status
  • Priority
  • Message
  • (Optional) Deadline
  • (Optional) Attachments
  • Click "Create" to finish.

2. Add a Chat from the Main Chat Section

  • Go to the "Chat" section within the card.
  • Click "Add Chat".
  • Fill in the required details and click "Create" to finish.

3. Add a Chat from a Task (Card View)

  • In Card View, locate the task.
  • If no chat exists, hover over the task.
  • Click the "Add Chat" icon that appears on the right.
  • Fill in the required details and click "Create" to finish.

4. Add a Chat via the Light task window

  • In Card View, click the Chat icon on a task.
  • A light task window will open.
  • Click "Add Chat" from this window.
  • Fill in the required details and click "Create" to finish.

5. Add a Chat from the Light File Manager

  • Click the file indicator within the job snippet to access the Light File Manager.
  • Navigate to the "Chats" tab on the left.
  • Click "Add Chat".