Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about Gantt Maker.Getting Started
What are the system requirements for Gantt Maker?
What are the system requirements for Gantt Maker?
Gantt Maker is a web-based application that runs on any modern browser. You need:
- A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- No internet connection required after initial load
- No installation or dependencies needed
- Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
Which browsers are compatible with Gantt Maker?
Which browsers are compatible with Gantt Maker?
Gantt Maker works on all modern browsers including:
- Google Chrome (recommended)
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
- Microsoft Edge
- Opera
Data and Storage
Where is my data stored?
Where is my data stored?
All your data is stored locally on your device using LocalStorage. This means:
- Your data never leaves your computer
- No cloud storage or external servers
- Complete privacy and control
- Auto-save functionality keeps your changes secure
- Data persists between sessions on the same browser
Can I use Gantt Maker offline?
Can I use Gantt Maker offline?
Yes! Gantt Maker is designed to work completely offline. Once loaded in your browser, you can:
- Create and edit projects without internet connection
- All features work offline
- Data is saved locally automatically
- Perfect for working on the go or in restricted environments
How do I backup my data?
How do I backup my data?
You can backup your projects by:
- Using the native export functionality to save projects as JSON files
- Exporting multiple project versions for different scenarios
- Storing exported files in your preferred backup location
- Importing JSON files to restore your projects
Can I export my Gantt charts?
Can I export my Gantt charts?
Yes, Gantt Maker supports native export functionality:
- Export projects as JSON files
- Share projects easily with team members
- Import previously exported projects
- Create multiple versions of the same project
- Full interoperability with your existing tools
Collaboration and Teams
Does Gantt Maker support multi-user collaboration?
Does Gantt Maker support multi-user collaboration?
Gantt Maker is designed as a single-user application with local storage. For team collaboration:
- Export your project as a JSON file
- Share the file with team members via email, cloud storage, or file sharing
- Team members can import and edit the project
- Exchange updated versions as needed
Can I manage multiple team members in a project?
Can I manage multiple team members in a project?
Absolutely! Gantt Maker includes powerful team management features:
- Add unlimited team members to your project
- Assign unique colors to each team member for visual clarity
- Define roles and specialties for each member
- Use drag-and-drop to reassign tasks
- Visual color-coding helps identify workload and conflicts instantly
Features and Functionality
What's the difference between date mode and hour mode?
What's the difference between date mode and hour mode?
Gantt Maker offers two timeline modes:Date Mode: Traditional planning by days and weeks
- Best for long-term projects
- Week and month views
- Ideal for milestone planning
- Perfect for intensive short-term projects
- Detailed time tracking
- Great for sprint planning and task scheduling
Can I exclude weekends and holidays from my timeline?
Can I exclude weekends and holidays from my timeline?
Yes! Gantt Maker includes intelligent scheduling features:
- Exclude weekends automatically
- Define specific dates to exclude (holidays, company closures)
- Set custom non-working hour blocks
- Adapt the timeline to your actual workflow
- Ensures realistic project timelines
How do I track task progress?
How do I track task progress?
Task progress tracking is simple and interactive:
- Click on any task to cycle through states
- States: Not Started → In Progress (WIP) → Completed
- Visual indicators show status at a glance
- Real-time updates to your timeline
- Edit task details directly in the interface
Privacy and Security
Does Gantt Maker track my usage or collect data?
Does Gantt Maker track my usage or collect data?
No. Gantt Maker has zero tracking and data collection:
- No analytics or telemetry
- No user accounts or registration
- No data sent to external servers
- Your project data remains completely private
- No cookies or tracking technologies
Is there a cost to use Gantt Maker?
Is there a cost to use Gantt Maker?
Gantt Maker is completely free:
- No subscription fees
- No licensing costs
- No feature limitations
- No hidden charges
- Full functionality available to all users