Scheduling

Tasks without dates

Dates do not need to be specified when a new task is added to a box (either by creation or modification of scope definition). Tasks without dates are visible in the task tree (WBS) but aren’t shown on the Gantt chart until the start/end date is specified. Additionally, unscheduled tasks are visible in a panel on the Resouces module.

Note: Existing tasks that have already been positioned on the timeline are NOT affected by the change.

The Overdue feature is NOT available for tasks that don’t have a start/end date.

Task dates (start/end) based on estimates - behavior

Change of a task duration or the estimate value results in a task being resized. The mapped value (either start or end) is updated. The other date doesn’t change (unless additional scheduling mechanisms apply)

Change of the start/end date value (behavior the same regardless of which value is mapped):

• change of the start date results in a task being moved.

• change of the end date results in a task being resized. The estimate field and task duration field reflect the change. The start date is unaffected. 

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Task structure (WBS)

If Structure Builder Parent is enabled, BigPicture prevents manual indentation of Jira-based tasks. A warning message is displayed.

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BigTemplate

Tasks without dates can be exported

All tasks are exported:

• with dates (start/end)

• with one date

• without dates

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Tasks without dates can be imported

All tasks are imported:

• with dates (start/end)

• with one date

• without dates

Note: validation check → start date cannot be later than end date

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Usability

After page refresh, the Gantt chart view returns to the same position on the timeline

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