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    Gantt chart

    A Gantt chart on the planning console is a visual representation of a project timeline that shows start and end dates of tasks, and the dependencies between tasks.

    Use Gantt charts to add and delete tasks, change task dates and dependencies, and assess the progress of the overall project.

    Gantt charts

    Figure 1. Gantt chart
    Example Gantt chart

    The critical path

    The critical path is highlighted in red on the Gantt chart to differentiate critical path tasks from standard tasks in blue. Not all tasks are part of the critical path, only those tasks that directly affect the finish date. Use the critical path to determine which tasks are driving the finish date. If schedule adjustments are necessary, consider making resource or other changes to those tasks on the critical path.

    The tasks that are not part of the critical path and can therefore be delayed are commonly called slack or float tasks. The Gantt chart shows the slack/float tasks by default, but calculations that deal with these tasks, such as how long they can be delayed without impacting the project, is not available.

    Milestones

    A milestone is a project task with a duration of 0. Use milestones to indicate important dates in a project. If necessary, create dependencies between tasks and milestones so that a task does not start until a milestone has been reached.
    Figure 2. Milestone
    Milestone example

    Color coding

    The colors of the task bars on the Gantt chart are based on the percent complete and state of the task. The default color coding available for project and tasks is shown:
    Table 1. Color coding of project tasks
    Color Explanation
    Light blue bar
    screenshot for Light blue bar
    Task is pending or open.
    Dark blue bar (full or partial)
    screenshot for dark blue bar
    The percentage complete is between 1% and 100%. The dark blue section indicates the percentage complete. The task can be in the Work in Progress state or Completed state.
    Note: The colors of the task bars on the Gantt chart can be configured from portfolio or program workbench.

    SDLC phases

    Icons appear next to tasks to indicate what phase they belong to.
    Table 2. Phase icons
    Icon Phase
    screenshot for Agile phase icon Agile phase.
    screenshot for testing phase icon Testing phase.
    Note: Tasks in the waterfall phase do not display an icon.
    • Gantt chart options

      Use the Gantt chart to quickly change task attributes, such as start and end time, rather than opening every Task form and modifying field values one by one.

    Related tasks
    • Open the project planning console
    • Create a parent-child relationship on the planning console
    Related concepts
    • Client side planning console
    • Custom columns in the planning console
    Related reference
    • Planning console tasks
    • Predecessor dependencies in the planning console

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      Gantt chart

      A Gantt chart on the planning console is a visual representation of a project timeline that shows start and end dates of tasks, and the dependencies between tasks.

      Use Gantt charts to add and delete tasks, change task dates and dependencies, and assess the progress of the overall project.

      Gantt charts

      Figure 1. Gantt chart
      Example Gantt chart

      The critical path

      The critical path is highlighted in red on the Gantt chart to differentiate critical path tasks from standard tasks in blue. Not all tasks are part of the critical path, only those tasks that directly affect the finish date. Use the critical path to determine which tasks are driving the finish date. If schedule adjustments are necessary, consider making resource or other changes to those tasks on the critical path.

      The tasks that are not part of the critical path and can therefore be delayed are commonly called slack or float tasks. The Gantt chart shows the slack/float tasks by default, but calculations that deal with these tasks, such as how long they can be delayed without impacting the project, is not available.

      Milestones

      A milestone is a project task with a duration of 0. Use milestones to indicate important dates in a project. If necessary, create dependencies between tasks and milestones so that a task does not start until a milestone has been reached.
      Figure 2. Milestone
      Milestone example

      Color coding

      The colors of the task bars on the Gantt chart are based on the percent complete and state of the task. The default color coding available for project and tasks is shown:
      Table 1. Color coding of project tasks
      Color Explanation
      Light blue bar
      screenshot for Light blue bar
      Task is pending or open.
      Dark blue bar (full or partial)
      screenshot for dark blue bar
      The percentage complete is between 1% and 100%. The dark blue section indicates the percentage complete. The task can be in the Work in Progress state or Completed state.
      Note: The colors of the task bars on the Gantt chart can be configured from portfolio or program workbench.

      SDLC phases

      Icons appear next to tasks to indicate what phase they belong to.
      Table 2. Phase icons
      Icon Phase
      screenshot for Agile phase icon Agile phase.
      screenshot for testing phase icon Testing phase.
      Note: Tasks in the waterfall phase do not display an icon.
      • Gantt chart options

        Use the Gantt chart to quickly change task attributes, such as start and end time, rather than opening every Task form and modifying field values one by one.

      Related tasks
      • Open the project planning console
      • Create a parent-child relationship on the planning console
      Related concepts
      • Client side planning console
      • Custom columns in the planning console
      Related reference
      • Planning console tasks
      • Predecessor dependencies in the planning console

      Tags:

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