Setting Up Hour Mode
Access Timeline Configuration
Open your Gantt chart and locate the timeline mode selector at the top of the interface.
Configuring Time Ranges
Hour mode allows you to define your project timeline with hourly precision:- Start Time: Set the exact hour when your project begins
- Duration: Define how many hours the project will span
- Working Hours: Specify which hours of the day are working hours
Custom Time Blocks
Gantt Maker’s intelligent time configuration includes:- Non-Working Hours: Define breaks, lunch periods, or after-hours as non-working time
- Custom Time Blocks: Exclude specific hours or time ranges from the timeline
- Real Working Hours: The timeline adjusts to show only actual working hours
Precision Planning by Hours
Hour mode enables detailed scheduling at the hourly level:Task Duration in Hours
- Assign tasks that take 1-2 hours vs full-day tasks
- See exactly when each task starts and ends
- Plan back-to-back activities with no gaps
Time Conflict Detection
- Instantly identify when team members are over-allocated
- See scheduling conflicts in real-time
- Avoid double-booking resources
Precise Resource Allocation
- Allocate specific hours to specific team members
- Track hourly workload per person
- Balance work distribution hour by hour
Best Use Cases for Hour Mode
Hour mode is ideal for these scenarios:Sprint Planning
Development teams managing 2-week sprints can plan daily standups, pair programming sessions, and deployment windows with hourly precision.“We manage sprints of 2 weeks with hourly precision. Each developer has their color and we can see assignment conflicts instantly.”
Event Management
Coordinating conferences, workshops, or events where sessions, speakers, and activities need precise timing.Intensive Project Phases
Crunch time before major launches when teams need to coordinate hour-by-hour work across multiple contributors.Client Time Tracking
Consultants billing by the hour can visualize exactly how time is allocated across different clients and projects.Time-Zone Coordination
Distributed teams working across time zones can see real-time availability and schedule overlapping work hours.Visual Layout in Hour Mode
Hour mode presents your project with an hour-based timeline:- Timeline Header: Shows hours across the day or days, depending on project scope
- Task Bars: Display exact start and end times, measured in hours
- Team Member Colors: Each team member is assigned a unique color for instant recognition
- Progress Tracking: Visual indicators show task completion status
- Left panel listing team members and their assigned tasks
- Right panel showing the Gantt chart with hourly granularity
- Task bars that can be adjusted by dragging to change timing
- Color-coded visualization for quick team member identification
- Real-time display of scheduling conflicts and over-allocations
Combining Precision with Flexibility
Even with hourly precision, Gantt Maker maintains ease of use:- Drag and Drop: Adjust task timing by dragging bars
- Quick Edits: Click any task to modify duration or assignment
- Visual Feedback: Immediately see the impact of schedule changes
- Responsive Design: Hour mode works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices