How do I change the start date when using the repeat power up?

[Tanya Blankenship]

I'm trying to set up recurring cards using the repeat power up, but the start date (or first occurrence) is not what I want. Is there a way to change it? I can't seem to find it! 

I want to set up a quarterly task, but I've already done it for October, so my next occurrence needs to be in January and then repeat every 3 months.  When I create the card with a repeat option, it automatically tries to start NEXT month (November) instead of starting in January as I would like it.

Any way to work around this?  THANKS!

[Ryan]

Hi Tanya,

The Card Repeater Power-up will always create an exact replica of the original card including the due date that is set on the original card. A way around this is to set up a Butler rule. I have this on one of my personal boards where the Card Repeater Power-up repeats the card, and then the Butler rule is triggered when the new card is added to a certain list on my board. The action is then to set the due date in x days.

Would this be an option for you?

Thanks!

Ryan

[Deleted user]

What on earth?! You mean there is no simple way to set a start date for a card in the future and then have it repeat every three months AFTER that? It seems like it would be very straight forward. Calendars operate this way, but not Trello?

[HoneyLove Gardening]

Not a workable solution. Hopefully, controlling the repeat start date is on the table to be available soon.