Use WPS Gantt View with 3 topics, including creating a Gantt View, reviewing tasks on the timeline, and configuring start and end date fields.
How-to Index
| # | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Create a Gantt View | Free |
| 2 | 2. Review tasks on the timeline | Free |
| 3 | 3. Configure the start and end date fields | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Create a Gantt View
Entry point: Data table screen → View list → “+”
- Open a DBSheet data table.
- Tap the View list in the lower-left corner.
- In the view list, switch to an existing table view or tap + to create a new view.
- Select Gantt View.
- After the new view is created, the data is displayed as a Gantt chart on the timeline.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The current data table shows a Gantt timeline view.
- Next actions: You can continue reviewing task bars or open Gantt settings.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If you do not enter from the view list, the new view entry may be hard to find.
- Environment limits: You need to open a DBSheet data table first.
2. Review tasks on the timeline
Entry point: An existing Gantt View
- Open the Gantt View you already created.
- Check whether tasks are displayed as timeline bars.
- Review each task bar to confirm the start time, end time, and duration.
Success Criteria
- UI state: Tasks are displayed in a Gantt-style timeline.
- Next actions: You can continue checking the schedule or open settings to adjust fields.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If date field content is incomplete, the timeline may not display as expected.
- Environment limits: Prepare date fields in the data table in advance.
3. Configure the start and end date fields
Entry point: Gantt View → Tools tab in the lower-right corner → Gantt Settings
- In Gantt View, tap the Tools tab in the lower-right corner.
- Tap Gantt Settings.
- Set the start date field for the Gantt View.
- Set the end date field as needed.
- Return to the view and check whether task bars display correctly by date.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The Gantt chart is linked to start and end date fields.
- Next actions: Task bars can display according to the configured date range.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If the start date field is not set, the schedule cannot be displayed completely.
- Environment limits: Set both start and end date fields when possible to show the full time span.