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title: Gap List
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createdAt: 2025-06-20T14:00:49.400Z
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# Gaps in planeus

The **Gap List** in planeus shows times when resources are **not available**, like:

- Machine maintenance
- Employee absences

# Types of Gaps

There are two types of gaps in planeus:

## Normal Gaps

- These gaps **change resource availability**.
- Any Work Steps scheduled during a normal gap are **automatically recalculated** to account for the downtime.

**How it looks:**

- Shown as a gray area in the back of the bar.
- The Work Step will be automatically **extended** if it overlaps with this gap.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/CucpBcQl_XDWsltTb5Rgg_image.png)

## Informational Gaps

### What is the orange shaded area in the Gantt chart?

An <font color="#dd7a00">orange shaded background</font> in the Gantt chart means there are **Informational Gaps**.

- These gaps are **only visual markers**.
- They do **not affect planning** or recalculate Work Steps.

**How it looks:**

- Shown as an **orange shaded background&#x20;**&#x69;n the Gantt chart.
- The Work Step **stays the same** even if it overlaps with this gap.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/pZIcp02ZNQnWObf4q-UN3_image.png)

:::hint{type="info"}
You ca&#x6E;**&#x20;create and manage Gap Reasons** (like "maintenance" or "training") under [Configuration](docId\:dGjLWrhMESeuQNVBZx2RP).
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:::hint{type="success"}
planeus uses Gaps to help you **spot and manage downtimes&#x20;**&#x69;n your schedule, keeping your planning **realistic and up to date**!&#x20;
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