Production planning Gantt chart settings

This form is available from the main menu of the production modules in the Basic data folder.

Use the Production planning Gantt chart settings form to customize the display of the production planning graph. The settings on this form affect the following items:

• Production modules > Production files form > Gantt chart tab
• Production modules > Production files form > Operations button > Gantt chart tab
• Production modules > Operations planning board form > Gantt chart tab

By assigning colors, shapes and patterns, you can distinguish different planning phases in the Gantt chart. You can also check the progress of production orders and operations at a glance.

The settings you enter on this form apply to the entire database and therefore to all users. This ensures that the Gantt chart formatting is the same for everyone. To make changes that should not apply to everyone, use the Gantt chart properties form, which you can open by right-clicking the Gantt chart and then choosing Properties.

Tip: In some cases bars may overlap. For instance, the 'Progress' bar may obscure part of the bar showing the actual hours registered. To see the 'Progress, 'Actual' and 'Planned' bars all at the same time, you are advised to choose different shapes for the 'Actual' and 'Planned' bars.

Note: To specify settings for Gantt charts in the Projects module, use the Gantt chart settings form.