Tasks in the Gantt Chart

smenso offers comprehensive features for managing and editing tasks directly in the Gantt chart. These features allow project managers and team members to efficiently plan, track, and adjust tasks. The following describes how tasks can be created, edited, and managed in smenso's Gantt chart.

Viewing and Editing Tasks

Tasks can be viewed and edited directly in the Gantt chart. To open a task and view or edit its properties, you can click on it directly.

Alternatively, you can right-click to open a context menu that offers various actions.

Adjusting Task Duration

The duration of a task, i.e., the start and due date, can easily be changed with the mouse. Simply drag the task bar longer or shorter to adjust the desired dates. This allows for flexible and quick adjustments to project schedules.

Moving Tasks

Tasks can be moved via drag-and-drop. This applies to both single tasks and multiple tasks at once. To move multiple tasks, first select the desired tasks, hold down the shift key, and drag the tasks to the new position.

Visualizing Dependencies

In the Gantt chart, dependencies between tasks are represented by gray lines. These lines indicate that a subsequent task cannot begin until the previous one is completed. This visualization helps better understand the project flow and dependencies between tasks.

Compressing Tasks

When there are many tasks, the display can become cluttered. smenso offers the ability to compress the task display to improve clarity. This can be especially useful in combination with the workload view.

Tasks Without Dates

Tasks that do not yet have a start or due date are not displayed in the Gantt chart. These tasks can be scheduled by clicking on them in the Gantt chart.

Creating New Tasks

Move the cursor to the area in the task list where you want to add a new task. Click the "Create Task" icon (usually represented by a plus sign or a similar symbol) next to the folder name or in the task list.

Conclusion

smenso offers a powerful and flexible platform for managing tasks with its Gantt chart. The various features for editing, adjusting, and visualizing tasks allow projects to be efficiently planned and monitored. The intuitive user interface makes it easy to quickly adjust tasks and always keep track of the project progress.