Useful Features of GanttProject¶

GanttProject is a free, open-source project management tool that helps plan, schedule, and track projects using Gantt charts. Below are its most useful features:

Core Project Management¶

Gantt Chart Scheduling: Visual timeline for project tasks with start and end dates.
Task Management: Create hierarchical task lists, set priorities, and define milestones.
Dependencies: Supports Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, and other task relationships.
Milestones: Mark key deadlines or important events in the project.

Resource Management¶

Resource Allocation: Assign people, equipment, or roles to tasks.
Workload Chart: Monitor resource usage and avoid over-allocation.
Resource Costs: Track cost estimates and assignments.

Tracking and Reporting¶

Progress Tracking: Mark tasks with percentage completion.
Baseline Comparison: Compare planned progress against actual performance.
Critical Path Analysis: Identify the minimum time required to complete the project.
Reports: Export project data into PDF or HTML reports.

File and Collaboration¶

File Formats: Save as .gan (XML-based format).
Import/Export: Works with Microsoft Project and CSV spreadsheets.
Export Options: Generate PDF, PNG, and HTML summaries for sharing.
Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Extra Features¶

Custom Fields: Add extra details to tasks or resources.
Lightweight and Free: Open-source software with no licensing cost.
Multi-language Support: Useful for international teams.

Note

Take a look at the schedule. You can see the different parts of the projects. Look at the hierarchical structure. Take a look at how certain parts of the project must be completed before moving onto the next part. You can also find the milestone at the end of the project where the car gets shipped.

Note

Take a look at the resources. Each person has a different Job. Within their properties you can adjust the days that the resources work and how much they get paid.