Scheduling
Configure Auto-Scheduling — Enable dependency-driven automatic date recalculation.
Set the Gantt Time Range — Limit the visible timeline to a specific date range.
Schedule in Hours Instead of Days — Switch to hour-level duration precision.
Derive Parent Schedule from Children — Make parent task bars auto-adjust to child extents.
Derive Schedule from Polarion Plans — Pull task dates from plan assignments.
Prevent Tasks from Moving Outside Parent Range — Enforce parent boundary constraints.
Perform What-If Analysis Without Saving — Experiment with schedule changes before committing.
Disable Date Rounding on Drag — Allow precise date placement when dragging tasks.
Dependencies
Create and Configure Dependency Links — Set up task-to-task dependency arrows.
Configure Advanced Dependency Types (FS, SS, FF, SF) — Use all four dependency relationship types.
Configure Link Lag and Delay — Add lead or lag time between linked tasks.
Disable Dependency Linking — Turn off dependency creation in the chart.
Dependency Metadata Storage — Understand how dependency data is persisted.
Resources
Set Up the Resource View — Enable the resource allocation panel.
Configure Resource Fields — Map the assignee field for resource tracking.
Set Up a Cross-Team Gantt Chart — Visualize multiple teams on one chart.
Set Up Team Assignments Gantt — Configure team-based capacity tracking.
Set Up a Release Gantt with Teams — Combine release planning with team views.
Configure External Team Management Project — Source team data from a central project.
Hide Inactive Resources — Remove empty rows from the resource view.
Mark Tasks Without Resource Allocation — Flag unassigned tasks visually.
Calendars
Load Holidays and Non-Working Days — Configure global off-days.
Load User Calendars — Enable per-user scheduling calendars.
Set Up Work Item Calendars — Use work items as calendar definitions.
Import Calendars from CSV — Bulk-load calendar data from files.
Use Calendars from Another Project — Share calendars across projects.
Customize Working Hours per Resource — Set different hours per user.
Configure Capacity Modifier Fields — Account for unplanned work overhead.
Visualization
Configure Item Colors — Control task bar color logic.
Customize Progress-Related Coloring — Adjust overdue and progress colors.
Configure the Time Scale — Set zoom levels and header formats.
Configure Grid Columns — Add and arrange grid columns.
Manage Column Visibility — Show and hide columns per user.
Show Deadlines and Due Dates — Display deadline markers on the chart.
Configure Milestone Work Items — Set up milestone diamond markers.
Create and Configure Markers — Add vertical timeline markers.
Compare Schedule with Baselines — Show planned vs actual schedule.
Configure Resource Allocation Marker Colors — Customize resource view colors.
Configure Right-Side Text on Task Bars — Display labels beside task bars.
Customize Text Inside Task Bars — Control bar label content.
Adjust Gantt Row Height — Change the height of task rows.
Use Classic Project Brackets View — Switch to bracket-style parent bars.
Use Square Task Borders — Replace rounded corners with square edges.
Customize Gantt Tooltips — Configure hover tooltip content.
Highlight Off-Days in the Timeline — Shade non-working days.
Editing
Use the Lightbox Inline Editor — Edit work item fields directly in the Gantt.
Configure Additional Fields in Create Dialog — Add fields to the new item form.
Track and Calculate Progress — Manage task completion percentages.
Use Inline Cell Editing — Edit values directly in grid cells.
Use Undo and Redo — Reverse and replay editing actions.
Configure Drag Children Behavior — Control child movement on parent drag.
Handle Unsaved Changes and Session Timeout — Protect work during editing.
Layout and Navigation
Use Fullscreen and Maximize Mode — Expand the Gantt to fill the screen.
Configure Page Parameters — Pass dynamic values to the widget.
Scroll to Today on Load — Auto-navigate to the current date.
Configure the Toolbar and Menus — Customize toolbar buttons.
Use Multiple Gantt Widgets — Place several Gantt charts on one page.
Print and Export to PNG — Generate printable output.
Filtering and Sorting
Use Gantt Filters — Filter visible tasks by text or criteria.
Filter by Resource and Allocation — Narrow the view to specific users.
Configure Item Sorting — Control task ordering in the grid.
Use Dynamic Queries with Page Parameters — Build parameterized data sets.
Manage Large Datasets with Max Items — Limit loaded items for performance.
Scripting
Write Item Scripts — Customize individual task properties.
Write Gantt Config Scripts — Configure chart-wide behavior.
Write Page Scripts with Velocity — Use server-side scripting.
Color Logic Script Examples — Practical color customization scripts.
Calculate Progress with Scripts — Derive progress from custom logic.
Create Markers with Scripts — Add dynamic timeline markers.
Migrate Scripts for Polarion 2304+ — Update scripts for new Polarion versions.
Debug Script Errors — Troubleshoot script issues.
Plans Gantt
Show Plans and Work Items Together — Display plan bars with nested work items.
Compute Plan Progress — Calculate plan completion percentages.
Sync Work Item Dates to Plans — Align work item schedules with plan boundaries.
Configure Multiple Plan Levels — Set up nested plan hierarchies.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Installation Issues — Resolve setup problems.
Troubleshooting Blank or Non-Loading Gantt — Fix empty chart displays.
Troubleshooting Save Failures — Diagnose save errors.
Troubleshooting Script Errors — Debug script failures.
Troubleshooting Reviewer Access Issues — Fix permission problems.
Troubleshooting Today Marker Position — Correct date marker issues.
Troubleshooting Performance Issues — Optimize chart loading.
Troubleshooting Calendar Integration Issues — Fix calendar configuration.
Integration
Import Dependencies from MS Project — Bring in external project data.
Configure Gantt Workflow Conditions — Integrate with Polarion workflows.
Apply Custom CSS to the Gantt Widget — Style the chart with CSS.
If you have not set up a Gantt widget yet, start with the Getting Started tutorials before diving into these guides.
Last modified on July 10, 2026