Gantt Chart
The Gantt chart provides professional project planning with visual timelines, task dependencies, and progress tracking.
Overview
The Gantt chart displays:
- Task list on the left with details
- Timeline bars showing task duration
- Dependency lines connecting related tasks
- Progress indicators within task bars
- Critical path highlighting time-sensitive tasks
Accessing the Gantt Chart
- Navigate to your project
- Click Schedule in the project navigation
- Select the Gantt tab
Key Features
| Feature | Description | Learn More |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Two-panel layout with task list and timeline | Understanding the Interface |
| Toolbar | Zoom, filter, undo/redo, and more | Toolbar & Controls |
| Tasks | Create, edit, and organize tasks | Working with Tasks |
| Dependencies | Link tasks with various relationship types | Dependencies |
| Predecessor Notation | Quick syntax for entering dependencies | Predecessor Notation |
| Critical Path | See which tasks affect the project end date | Critical Path |
| Baselines | Compare current schedule to original plan | Baselines |
| Templates | Create schedules from pre-built templates | Using Templates |
| Schedule Management | Create and configure schedules | Managing Schedules |
| Client Visibility | Control what customers see | Client Portal Visibility |
| Business Days | How weekends and holidays are handled | Business Days & Holidays |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | Navigate efficiently | Keyboard Shortcuts |
Quick Start
View a Schedule
- Open your project
- Click Schedule in the navigation
- Select a schedule from the dropdown
Create a Task
- Click the green Create button
- Enter the task name
- Set duration and dates
- Save
Link Tasks
- Hover over a task bar to reveal connection points
- Drag from one task to another
- A dependency line connects them
Track Progress
- Double-click a task
- Update the % Complete field
- Save - the progress bar updates
Related
- Activities View - List view of all scheduled items
- Calendar View - Calendar interface
- Schedule Templates - Create reusable templates (Admin)