I set up a complex series of tasks in a sub-group in a specific order using the MANUAL ORDER feature. Then I duplicate the sub-group into another parent group. The new sub-group has all the correct tasks, but in a different order. I must then manually re-order correctly. Happens every time. Very frustrating. Why? Am I doing something wrong? How do I duplicate a group and maintain the order of the tasks within that group?
Brooks
Upon further examination, it appears that groups are duplicated with the tasks sequenced by ID number order. Correct? Is there any way to change an ID number or resequence them once they are made?
Brooks
Task ID is a unique number given to task automatically within the system for task identification in various situations ex.: searching task by ID 14865.
Your workflow supposes using templates (set of tasks with numbers that show the sequence of actions, ex.: 1, 2, 3, etc.) In this case you need to create a custom field "Number" so when you duplicate the template the tasks would preserve their numbers.
1. Go to menu 'Tools'
2. Select 'Custom Fields'
3. Click on 'New' button
4. Enter the name of the field
4. Select 'Integer' type
I must then manually re-order correctly. 
Happens every time. Very frustrating. Why? Am I doing something wrong? How do I duplicate a group and maintain the order of the tasks within that group?