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This filter was accidentally removed when I implemented new query
system.
I've just committed the fix in the repository (if you use the
downloadable release, you'll get it in the next release).

So now, for projects that have subprojects, a
new "subproject" filter is available for queries (value
"all" selected by default). It lets you see all the
issues of the project and its subprojects.

For gantt, calendar, i'll see what i can do.

Maybe i could also add a new box in the "reports" page
that would give issue counts by status for each subproject (like
boxes for trackers, priorities, ...) ?

I have got the latest code from trunk and the filter is back
in the issues and reports (and I have to say I am even more
impressed with the RSS feed based on custom reports :) )

The Gantt chart and calendar is the main thing that our PMs
are asking about so they can see at a glance what is
supposed to happen on a given day but having the subproject
stats on the report page would be a good idea top. Just one
checkbox "Include all subprojects" would do for us.

This feature is very useful. since there are no master reports
on all projects you can have all projects be sub project one
project so you can see reports on everything until some features
for the admin or manager is there to get information , reports
etc on all projects which is very helpful for planning and resource
allocation.

Maybe a generic solution could be to add a custom query selection
list on the gantt, the calendar...
It would allow in particular to :
- view subprojects issues
- filter on any trackers
and more...

For example on gantt, there would just be a drop down list containing
the existing custom queries. If the user selects one, the
corresponding issues are displayed.
I could also add the ability to add user specific custom queries.

The custom query selection seems to be a good idea to address
this.
If the user can have custom queries would that give the ability
to an admin/manager to see everything ? i.e all projects
in calendar/gantt issues etc. which is what needed for resource
allocation.

To be honest I would steer clear of too much
"catch-all"
solutions. While we have no problems with things like custom
queries and the like some people (For example, most of our
PMs ;) ) shy away from things like that since it requires setup.

They would just like a simple "include all
sub-projects"
option. Of course there is nothing to stop including custom
quesries as well! We just need a "Keep it simple
stupid"
option to keep it acecssible.

I agree on that. the simple click option is very useful when
it has to be used by non technical people.

how hard will it be to have a "display all projects"
option for calendar/issues/gantt . I am testing this project
and so far its great but the first question i get from PM is
"Can I see the big picture? see all projects in one
graph,calendar, all bugs etc"
which then means a resource allocation feature would make this
project even better and very competitive to all those proprietary
products.

I've just added the option to include subprojects issues on the
calendar and gantt (in the same little box as the trackers
selection).

Perfect, just what the doctor ordered.

I've also added subprojects details (issue count by status) on
project "Reports" page.

Can you consider this request as closed ?

Everything we hoped for has been accomplished, many thanks!