When you create a project in ManagePlaces, the system will automatically generate a Drag 'n Drop Gantt chart for you. Making changes to your project is as simple as dragging and dropping and, because the Gantt chart is fully dynamic, any changes you make to tasks will automatically update the rest of your project, along with reminders and notifications.
HOW TO ACCESS A PROJECT'S GANTT CHART
Click Projects in the left-hand menu and then click into your project. Now click Gantt in the secondary menu.
HOW TO EDIT TASKS IN THE GANNT CHART
In the left-most column of your Gantt chart, you will see a list of your project's tasks. Double click on the task you want to edit. This will bring up the Quick Edit form where you can make updates to dates, status, assignees etc. For more advanced edits, click on the icon next to the task name in the form. This will take you to the Task Dashboard where you can edit the task further.
HOW TO CHANGE A TASK'S DURATION AND DATES
To edit a task's duration, hover over the task until your cursor changes to an arrow icon. Now click and drag the task to update its duration. To edit a task's date, simply click on the task and drag it to the new date. All dependent tasks will update automatically, along with the date's of email reminders and notifications.
HOW TO ADD DEPENDENCIES BETWEEN TASKS
Hover your cursor over the task in the Gantt chart. You will see two circles appear at either end of the task. The beginning circle corresponds to the start date of the task and the end circle corresponds to the end date of the task. Drag the appropriate circle to the dependent task (i.e. if your dependent task starts 2 days after the parent task is completed, drag the end circle and connect it to the start of the next task).
