You can enter the tasks for the Gantt chart within DesignSmart, but it is usually more efficient to the tasks via the Gantt Chart. The steps below will explain how to do this.
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Step 1 To view and edit a Gantt chart, click on the Edit Chart button.
Step 2 Click the + sign if the chart appears collapsed
Step 3 Below is the Gantt chart
Adding Tasks
To create a new task for a project, click the + that is on the same line as the name of the project.
Adding Sub-Tasks
To create a sub-task for an existing task, click on the + next to the task
Changing dates
You can click on a task and move it to the left or right to change the start and and stop dates
You can click on the end points of a task to increase or decreases the number of days for the task.
Rearranging Tasks
You can click on the task name in the left column and while holding down the left mouse button, move the task up or down the list.
Saving Changes
It is important to click the Save button to save any changes you make to Gantt chart to DesignSmart.
If the Save button is not clicked, the changes will be lost and you will have to enter them again.
