Introducing the Dependency Field
This field type stores relations between tasks, and defines the scheduling rules to be applied in the Gantt View.
Gantt Charts
SmartSuite’s Gantt chart feature lets you oversee, adjust, and communicate project details, tasks, and timelines.
Create and manage task dependencies
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Create Dependencies and Milestones
Gain a 360 degree view of your project's timeline, milestones, and dependencies with our Gantt Chart feature. The visual representation simplifies complex project structures, making it easy to understand and manage.
Flexible Timeline Control
Easily adjust project timelines with drag-and-drop simplicity. Our Gantt Chart empowers you to modify task durations, dependencies, and deadlines effortlessly. Ensure your project stays on track with real-time adjustments that reflect changing priorities.
Reschedule Tasks
Need to adjust your Gantt chart? Easily change dates and deadlines, drag and drop tasks, and reschedule tasks in bulk. When you reschedule a task with dependencies, all dependent active tasks are instantly rescheduled on the project timeline.
Optimized Resource Management
Allocate resources efficiently by visualizing team members' workloads and task assignments. The Gantt Chart feature helps you identify potential bottlenecks, balance workloads, and optimize resource allocation for a smoother project execution.
Seamless Project Communication
Enhance team collaboration with integrated communication tools within the Gantt Chart. Comment on tasks, share updates, and foster effective communication to ensure everyone is on the same page throughout the project lifecycle.
Dynamic Color Coding with Spotlight
Unleash the power of our Gantt Chart's Spotlight feature to color code timeline pills based on dynamic display rules. Whether highlighting task priority, different project phases, or any other customizable criteria, this feature transforms your project visualization. Instantly recognize critical information and gain a nuanced understanding of your project's intricacies.
Tailored Timeline Display
Customize your project perspective with our Gantt Chart's versatile timeframe options. Whether you prefer a detailed daily view, a comprehensive weekly overview, a strategic monthly plan, or a broader 3-month horizon, our feature adapts to your preferred time frame. Gain insights into your project's timeline with precision.
Use Group by, Filter and Sort to organize data
Customize your project perspective with our Gantt Chart's versatile timeframe options. Whether you prefer a detailed daily view, a comprehensive weekly overview, a strategic monthly plan, or a broader 3-month horizon, our feature adapts to your preferred time frame. Gain insights into your project's timeline with precision.
Go advanced, set a Lag and a Dependency type
Advanced Mode lets you manage dependencies with a greater precision by setting a lag between tasks and applying one of the four dependency types.
Go advanced, set a Lag and a Dependency type
Advanced Mode lets you manage dependencies with a greater precision by setting a lag between tasks and applying one of the four dependency types.
Bring Your Work to Life with Gantt Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SmartSuite's Gantt Chart feature?
SmartSuite's Gantt Chart provides a visual representation of your project's schedule, allowing for the management of tasks, timelines, and dependencies. It enables precise control over project planning and execution by visualizing task relationships and critical milestones.
How do I use the Dependency Field in the Gantt Chart?
The Dependency Field helps you define relationships between tasks, setting up scheduling rules in the Gantt View. This feature ensures that changes in tasks or dependencies automatically update your project timeline, facilitating easier adjustments and planning.
Can I create and manage milestones within the Gantt Chart?
Yes, with SmartSuite’s Gantt Chart, you can create milestones and dependencies, offering a comprehensive overview of your project's timeline. This makes it simpler to manage complex projects by clearly identifying key deliverables and their dependencies.
How does the Gantt Chart facilitate project adjustments?
The Gantt Chart allows for easy adjustments of project timelines, task durations, and deadlines with drag-and-drop functionality. It supports bulk rescheduling of tasks, including those with dependencies, ensuring your project adapts to changing priorities seamlessly.
How does the Gantt Chart improve resource management?
By visualizing team workloads and task assignments, the Gantt Chart helps identify bottlenecks, balance workloads, and optimize resource allocation. This ensures efficient use of resources and smoother project execution.
What customization options does the Gantt Chart offer?
The Gantt Chart is customizable to fit your project management style, offering dynamic color coding with Spotlight for easy visualization and various timeframe options for detailed to broad project views. You can also use Group by, Filter, and Sort features to organize data effectively.
Who can access the Gantt Chart feature in SmartSuite?
The Gantt Chart feature is available to all paid SmartSuite plans, including Team, Professional, Enterprise, and Signature. This ensures that organizations with a subscription can leverage this powerful tool for comprehensive project management and scheduling.
