Skip to content

Gantt Chart

The SenseOps Gantt Chart provides a structured and interactive way to visualize project timelines. It combines task hierarchy, scheduling, and dependencies into a single view, enabling users to monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and manage complex project plans efficiently.

The chart supports both simple schedules and multi-level project structures with hierarchical relationships, dependencies, and progress tracking.

Accessing Gantt Chart

Step 1. Open Qlik Sense Application:
Open your Qlik Sense Hub and select the application where you want to add the Gantt Chart.

Step 2. Enter Edit Mode:
Navigate to the sheet or create a new one and enter Edit Mode.

Step 3. Access Custom Objects:
In the left panel, click on Custom Objects.

Step 4. Select SenseOps Extension:
Locate and select SenseOps from the list.

Step 5. Add SenseOps Gantt Chart:
Drag and drop the SenseOps Gantt Chart onto the sheet.

Chart Layout

The Gantt Chart is divided into two primary sections:

  • Task List Panel (Left): Displays task hierarchy and associated details
  • Timeline Panel (Right): Visual representation of tasks over time

Configuration

Time Scale

Controls the display of time within the chart:

  • Supported zoom levels: Day, Week, Month, Quarter, Year
  • Custom date formatting
  • Configurable visible date range
  • Optional Today Line indicator
  • Highlight weekends and holidays

Task List Panel

Defines how task data is structured and displayed:

  • Hierarchical task representation using Parent Task ID
  • Expand and collapse task groups
  • Optional Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) numbering
  • Configurable columns (e.g., Start Date, End Date, Progress)
  • Adjustable panel width

Timeline Panel

Displays task scheduling visually:

  • Task bars aligned to timeline
  • Dependency links between tasks
  • Configurable timeline headers (day, week, month)
  • Optional overlays such as the Today Line

Task Appearance

Customizes the visual styling of task bars:

  • Color options:

    • Fixed color
    • By dimension
    • By measure
    • By percentage complete
    • By expression

  • Styling options:

    • Opacity and borders
    • Corner radius
    • Label position and formatting

Progress and Baseline

Tracks execution status and planned timelines:

  • Enable progress indicators within task bars
  • Display baseline start and end dates
  • Visual comparison of planned vs actual timelines

Dependencies

Defines relationships between tasks:

  • Dependencies are defined using comma-separated predecessor Task IDs
  • Support for multiple dependencies per task
  • Dependency link styles: Straight, Curved, Elbow
  • Highlight dependency chains on hover

Critical Path

Identifies tasks that directly impact project completion:

  • Automatic detection of the longest dependency chain
  • Highlights tasks that cannot be delayed without affecting the overall timeline

Conditional Formatting

Applies rule-based styling to tasks:

  • Conditions based on:

    • Progress
    • Task attributes
    • Dates

  • Customizable properties:

    • Bar color
    • Font style and weight

Reference Markers

Reference Lines

  • Add vertical markers for key dates
  • Custom labels and styling

Reference Ranges

  • Highlight specific time periods
  • Configurable color and opacity

Milestones

Represents key events in the timeline:

  • Configurable marker shapes (e.g., diamond, circle)
  • Custom positioning and styling

Milestones are automatically displayed for zero-duration tasks (Start Date = End Date) or can be defined manually.

Custom Events

Adds additional timeline overlays:

  • Define start and end dates
  • Custom styling and layering
  • Optional progress visualization
  • Can be aligned to specific task groups or displayed across the full timeline

Interactions

Enables user interaction within the chart:

  • Task selection for filtering
  • Expand/collapse hierarchy
  • Tooltips on hover
  • Zoom controls (including mouse wheel support)
  • Search functionality
  • Configurable click actions

Tooltips

Provides contextual task information:

  • Default tooltip with configurable fields
  • HTML template-based customization
  • Support for embedded Qlik Master Visualizations (Master Object tooltips)

Export

Exports the chart for external use:

  • Supported formats: PNG, PDF
  • Configurable layout and orientation

Animations

Enhances visual transitions:

  • Enable or disable animations
  • Adjustable animation speed

Actions

Defines task-level behaviors:

  • Trigger actions on task interaction
  • Supports multiple actions per task
  • Useful for navigation and drill-down

Data Requirements

Dimensions

  • Task Name
  • Task ID
  • Parent Task ID (for hierarchy)

Measures

  • Start Date
  • End Date
  • Percentage Complete
  • Baseline Start
  • Baseline End
  • Dependencies