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Version: FCP 25.11

Task List

This guide explains how to use the Task List in Desktop Portal to view submitted task information, including task ID, task name, template, status, timestamps, and available actions.

Prerequisites​

  • You have a Desktop Portal account and are logged in.
  • You have submitted tasks through the Task Submission feature.

Open the Task List​

  1. Log in to Desktop Portal.
  2. On the Cloud Workbench page, click Task List.

Fields in the Task List​

Below is a brief description of each field:

  • Task ID: system-generated unique identifier for locating a task precisely.
  • Task name: a user-friendly name for the task.
  • Task template: the predefined template used by the task.
  • Partition: the resource partition assigned to the task in the cluster. (Direct-task only)
  • Execution node: the compute node that actually runs the task. (Direct-task only)
  • Working directory: the file directory used by the task on the node. (Direct-task only)
  • Status: current stage such as queued, running, completed, and so on.
  • Created at: the time the task was submitted to the system.
  • Started at: the time the task actually started.
  • Finished at: the time the task finished.
  • Queue time: how long the task waited in the queue, calculated as (started at - created at). (Direct-task only)
  • Total time: total time from submission to completion, calculated as (finished at - created at). (Direct-task only)
  • Total CPU cores: total CPU cores used by the task. (Direct-task only)
  • GPU count: number of GPUs used by the task. (Direct-task only)
  • Username: the user who submitted and runs the task.

About time display: All time fields (created/started/finished) are automatically converted and displayed based on your local computer's timezone.

Search and Quick Filters​

To help you locate tasks quickly, Task List provides the following search and filter features:

  • Quick status tabs: located in the top-right corner. (Direct-task only)
    • Unfinished: shows tasks that are still in progress, such as queued or running.
    • Finished: shows tasks with status completed, failed, or canceled.
    • All: shows tasks in all statuses (default view).
  • Search: use the search box at the top to search by Task ID, Task name, Username, and more.

Customize Columns​

  • Customize columns: choose which fields are displayed to optimize layout and information density.

Remote Connection Methods​

The platform supports multiple remote access protocols to help you quickly reach compute nodes, verify task execution status, check runtime environment, or troubleshoot issues:

  • VNC (Virtual Network Computing): graphical remote desktop access, suitable for GUI interaction, visual monitoring, or debugging.
  • SSH (Secure Shell): secure command-line access, suitable for inspecting processes, viewing logs, managing files, or running diagnostic commands.
  • RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol): graphical remote desktop access mainly for Windows systems.

Actions​

  • View details: click the task name to view parameters, logs, resource usage, and more.
  • Cancel: click Cancel to cancel a queued or running task.
  • Duplicate: click Duplicate to create a new task using the same parameters.
  • Delete: click Delete to remove a completed or failed task.
  • Suspend: click Suspend to pause a running task.
  • Resume: click Resume to resume a suspended task.

FAQs​

  • Can't view the Task List:
    • Confirm you have submitted tasks through Task Submission.
    • Check your network connectivity.
  • Task status looks abnormal:
    • Check task logs to identify the issue.
    • Contact your administrator to check scheduler configuration and runtime status.