Gantt Chart
Links (v10.xx)
The concept of constraints (links or dependencies) in Cerri Project only exists in the Gantt Chart. Links can be created between tasks, between deliverables and between tasks and deliverables. It is not possible to create links between phases. If a ...
Multi Project Gantt (v10.xx)
The Multi Project Gantt gives you an overview across all selected projects. By selecting to create a new detailed Gantt, a selection box appears. It is possible to select the projects either by list or by Criteria: By list: multiple projects can be ...
Quick Gantt and Global Gantt (v10.xx)
Cerri Planner provides a multi-project Gantt chart that enhances global visibility on the progress and timelines of multiple projects at once. Key features of Cerri Project Planner and Gantt Tool include: Compatibility with all major web browsers ...
Planning Documents Deletion Rules (v10.xx)
The deletion rules for planning documents have been removed from the general setup of the Projects database and are now hard-coded. The updated rules for deleting tasks and deliverables when a plan is deleted are as follows: Tasks Tasks with Actual ...
Display Critical Path (v10.xx)
A task is potentially critical if there is no interval between itself and the subsequent linked task. It becomes critical when any delay would cause a delay in the overall project. Therefore, any task with a planned end date equal to the end date of ...
Additional Planning Options (v10.xx)
At any time, a project manager can toggle to the plan form where the Cerri Planner is embedded and define additional planning options for the project. Options Automatic numbering of phases Numbering of the plan phases will be automatic First phase ...
Timeshift Tasks (v10.xx)
The “Timeshift Items” feature allows you to move multiple items (phases, tasks, and milestones) from the plan simultaneously, without needing to select them one by one. While single tasks can be moved using the “Timeshift Activities” feature, ...
Re-planning a Project (v10.xx)
Once a project plan has been completed, it is possible to go back to it as many times as needed to make any necessary changes. To return to a project’s Gantt chart: Navigate to the [Projects] tab From the contextual navigation menu, select "Tasks and ...
Plan Dates and Baselines (v10.xx)
The Use of Baselines Cerri Project allows project managers to track iterations of their project’s schedule. The initial dates saved during project planning are referred to as the Initial Baseline, serving as a reference point to compare the original ...
Replacing a Resource (v10.xx)
To replace a project team member, first make sure that the replacement resource has already been added to the project team. Then: Click on the "Replace resource" icon on the toolbar In the "Resource replacement" dialog box that opens, select the ...
Adding a Resource to Your Team (v10.xx)
In the event that a Project Manager is in the process of creating a project plan and needs to replace already selected resources or add new ones to the team, they can do this directly from the project plan. To add a resource to your project team ...
The Workload Chart (v10.xx)
The Workload Chart is a color-coded diagram displaying a selected resource’s workload across all assigned projects, including all scheduled unavailabilities. The Workload Chart is a great tool to identify a resource’s allocation across all projects ...
Creating Activities – Phases, Tasks & Deliverables (v10.xx)
In Cerri Project, items can be classified as phases, tasks or deliverables. To create and schedule tasks and deliverables in the Gantt Chart, select the item in the table that you would like the new item to be after, and click on the "Insert task" ...
Toolbar (v10.xx)
Toolbar Action Icon Description Shortcut Read mode Edit mode Insert Activity Inserts a new task after the last selected item in the Gantt chart. If no task is selected, the new task is added at the end of the item list. It is given a default name ...
Action Menu (v10.xx)
Menu Action Description Shortcut Read mode Edit mode Short Action Menu General Menu Save Saves the current version of the plan without closing it. Changes in all records of the project are propagated by briefly closing and reopening the plan in edit ...
The Dynamic Gantt Chart (v10.xx)
The Gantt Chart visually represents a project’s timeline, including phases, tasks, milestones, and constraints. The dynamic Gantt Chart can be used to scroll through the project timeline by clicking and holding anywhere on the chart (not directly on ...
The Activity Table (v10.xx)
The left side the activity table contains up to 17 columns. You can add or hide columns by right-clicking on the column header: Changes are saved in the browser cache. The columns are: # Row index. Static and cannot be modified. This column numbers ...
Cerri Planner, Gantt Chart Overview (v10.xx)
Cerri Project offers a suite of robust project management tools tailored to both quick, simple projects without complex charts and features, as well as detailed projects and plans using the Cerri Planner Gantt Chart tool. This section focuses on ...
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