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Quick Start

This page covers the basics of IlluTask's most commonly used features to help you get up and running quickly.

IlluTask task view

1. Create Your First Task​

A task is the core unit in IlluTask, representing one complete commission or project.

Steps:

  1. Go to the Tasks page and click New Task in the top-right corner
  2. Enter a task name, choose a category, and set a start date and due date
  3. In the "Milestones" section, add your work phases — for example: Sketch, Line Art, Coloring, Delivery
  4. Click Create to finish

Milestones are how you break a large task into smaller steps. Scheduling and time tracking both operate at the milestone level.

→ View full task creation guide

2. Schedule in the Calendar​

Drag task milestones onto specific dates to build your work plan.

Steps:

  1. Go to the Calendar page
  2. In the left sidebar, expand a task to see its milestone list
  3. Drag a milestone onto the target date in the calendar
  4. The milestone will appear in that date's scheduled area

The calendar supports month, week, and multi-day views, plus a Gantt chart for an overview of multiple tasks' time spans.

→ View calendar scheduling guide

3. Log Actual Work Hours​

Drag in the timeline to create work-hour records and precisely track how much time each milestone actually took.

Steps:

  1. Go to the Timeline view in the calendar (single-day or multi-day)
  2. In the "Actual" column, click and drag downward to create a time block
  3. Select the corresponding task and milestone

Or use the timer:

  1. Click the timer button on any task in the task list
  2. Start the timer, then stop it when you finish working
  3. The time is automatically logged to the corresponding milestone

→ View time tracking guide

4. View App Usage Statistics​

The desktop app automatically tracks how long you spend in each application in the background.

Steps:

  1. Go to the Stats page (the "App Usage" tab in the top bar)
  2. View today's or this week's app usage breakdown
  3. On the Tags page, assign commonly used apps to custom tags like "Work" for better categorized reporting

Tag tools like Clip Studio and Photoshop under a "Creative" label to clearly see how many hours a day you actually spend creating.

→ View app usage statistics guide

5. Set Up Your Dashboard​

The dashboard is a customizable workspace that puts your most-checked information on one page.

Steps:

  1. Go to the Dashboard page
  2. Click Edit in the top-right corner to enter edit mode
  3. Click the Add button and select the widgets you want (task list, to-dos, progress bar, calendar, etc.)
  4. Drag to rearrange them, then click Done to exit editing

→ View dashboard guide

FAQ​

What's the difference between tasks and to-dos? A task represents a complete commission, with start/due dates, milestones, fees, and other properties — ideal for managing projects. A to-do is a lightweight checklist item, suited for everyday miscellaneous things. → To-do guide

What are categories for? Categories color-code your tasks, making it easy to distinguish different types of work in the calendar and stats views. Categories can also have default hourly rates and milestone presets. → Category guide

What is the timer mini-window? A small window exclusive to the desktop app that stays visible and shows the current timer. You can quickly switch the focus target among today's scheduled items. → Timer mini-window guide