Using Gantt View in Pronnel for Effective Project Timeline Management
The Gantt View in Pronnel is a powerful visualization tool that helps project managers and team leads plan, monitor, and manage task timelines effectively. It provides a bird’s-eye view of task dependencies, timelines, and progress across your project boards.
In this tutorial, we will walk through how to access, customize, and utilize the Gantt View in Pronnel to stay on top of your project schedules and phase-wise progress.
Step 1: Accessing the Gantt View
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Go to Your Project Board:
Log in to your Pronnel account and open the project board where you want to view tasks in Gantt format.
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Select the Gantt View:
In the board’s view selector, click on “Gantt” to switch to the Gantt chart interface.
Step 2: Understanding the Gantt Layout
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Left Panel (Task Information):
Displays task title, start and end dates, priority, tags, assignees, and status (bucket-wise).
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Right Panel (Gantt Chart):
Visualizes each task as a horizontal bar spanning from start to end date. You can drag-and-drop bars to adjust timelines directly.
Step 3: Customizing the Gantt View
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Time Interval Options:
Switch between Day, Week, or Month views depending on the level of granularity you need.
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Resize Panels:
Use the horizontal slider to adjust how much screen space is allocated between the task list and the Gantt chart.
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Enter Full-Screen Mode:
Click the expand icon to enter full-screen mode for a more immersive project planning experience.
Step 4: Filtering and Sorting Data
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Apply Filters:
Use the filter options to display only relevant tasks based on tags, buckets, assignees, or other attributes.
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Sort Tasks:
Sort tasks by start date, end date, or priority to keep your timeline organized.
Step 5: Using Phases in Gantt View
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You can also establish relation using arrow in Gantt View
In the Gantt View, you can define task dependencies by clicking and dragging an arrow from one task bar to another. This visually connects tasks, indicating that one must start or finish before the other can proceed. These arrows help represent the sequence and interdependence of tasks in your project timeline.
Conclusion:
Gantt View in Pronnel equips you with everything you need to plan and execute projects on schedule. Whether you’re managing a single sprint or a complex multi-phase project, the interactive Gantt chart allows you to visualize dependencies, make real-time adjustments, and keep the entire team aligned. Explore the customization, filtering, and full-screen capabilities to make the most of this powerful feature.
FAQ
How do I enable the Gantt View in Pronnel?
Simply go to the board's view selector and choose “Gantt.” Admins can make this view public or let users create personalized Gantt views.
Can I move tasks in the Gantt chart?
Yes, you can drag and drop Gantt bars horizontally to update the task’s start and end dates.
What does the Gantt View show?
It displays task details such as title, dates, priority, tags, assignee, and status, along with a visual timeline.
Can I use Gantt View without making it public?
Yes. Even if the admin has not made the Gantt view public, users can still create their own private Gantt views.
What are the zoom options in Gantt View?
You can view the chart in Day, Week, or Month formats depending on your planning needs.
Can I filter tasks in the Gantt chart?
Yes. Use the filter options to display tasks based on specific tags, buckets, users, or custom attributes.
Is there a full-screen mode for Gantt View?
Yes. You can switch to full-screen mode for a broader and clearer view of your project timelines.
What is the benefit of using Phases in Gantt?
Phases group tasks under relevant project stages, offering a clearer understanding of structure and progress.
Can I sort tasks in the Gantt View?
Yes. Sort tasks based on start date, end date, or priority to better organize the visual timeline.
Does the Gantt View update automatically?
Yes. Any task changes like date adjustments or status updates reflect instantly in the Gantt chart.