Generating a Time Graph

ProDiver creates Gantt charts to illustrate project schedules and dependencies.

To convert the contents of an active dive window to a time graph:

  1. On the toolbar, click the Graph iconGraph icon..

    The Select Graph Type Closeddialog box opens. This is the first step in a graph creation wizard.

    TIP: Click a graph type to see a description in the Description box.

    Graph Types window.

  2. Double-click Time Chart - Gantt Chart.

    The Set Data Attributes Closeddialog box opens.

    Set Data Attributes dialog box example.

  3. In the Task Start Column box, select a date or time-period column that represents the task start date or time period.

  4. In the Task Finish Column box, select a date or time-period column that represents the task end date or time period.

  5. Optional. In the Dependency Info Field box, select a column that lists task dependencies.

  6. Optional. In the Legend Info Field box, select a column that lists task category labels (such as person assigned to the task).

    This option assigns a color to each of the legend labels, and colors the graph bars accordingly.

  7. If you want to further customize the graph, click Graph Options. Otherwise, click Finish to view the graph.

For more information, see Selecting Graph Options.