--- title: Navigating in the Gantt Chart slug: navigating-in-the-gantt-chart createdAt: 2025-06-17T14:05:43.970Z --- # Zooming in & out on Gannt chart - To zoom in in Gantt chart: **Press Ctrl + Mouse wheel up** - To zoom out in Gantt chart: **Press Ctrl + Mouse wheel down** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/UNazvUp6uU_tHVx24lg08_image.png) # Gray area - **White areas** → Resources are available. - **Gray areas** → Times when resources are unavailable (like weekends or maintenance). ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/IRsM8gsK8A2J7QFq1-Wn6_image.png" size="70" width="575" height="146" position="flex-start" darkWidth="575" darkHeight="146" showCaption="false"} Moving a Work Step into a gray zone automatically **extends the duration** to avoid conflicts. [More about Moving & Editing](docId\:k_DrLGrIXQPAdh7OjEkT7) us: # Jumping to details - **Click on a Production Order** (the grey bar under your Production Process) ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/IMP57H0TRZv3scevn_h1F_image.png) - And Instantly switch to the **Manufacturing Plan** view for detailed info on that order. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/Cf49-r_ef1caZIAbmuoiv_image.png) # Centering your view - **Click on an item name** in the Y-axis ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/ImeNLZ3bAnyCBkFCowFQY_image.png) - And planeus will put that Order Item in the center of your visible Gantt area. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/t8DpmcVbq84wvXlw3aay9_image.png) # Opening detail panel - **Double-click any Planning Object** → Opens the **detail panel** with further details and navigation options. - From there, you can jump between related objects in your plan. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/h-RQs5UsppaXrnnKAAz-V_image.png) # Navigating within a Production Process ### Return to Process level planning - In **Manufacturing Plan** view, Click on the **Production Process** (the grey-colored bar). ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/-IHNy23lY_rtYvEtfZiZl_image.png) - The Order Item’s detail panel will pop up. **Click on Return to Process **in the header. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/sNKPfhGYzCS_MwFGWXGp8_image.png) - It will bring your back to the relevant position in Timeline. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/o1R8FtDz-qPMirIdySem-_image.png) # Moving between Work Steps ### Method 1 - In **Manufacturing Plan** view, Click on the **Production Process** (the grey-colored bar). ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/-IHNy23lY_rtYvEtfZiZl_image.png) - The Order Item’s detail panel will pop up. Scroll down to see the Work Steps. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/bhLMb1-TtG3iA_dZugGCC_image.png" size="54" width="493" height="826" position="flex-start" darkWidth="493" darkHeight="826" showCaption="false"} - Click on a **Work Step** will bring you directly to that Work Step on Gantt chart. ### Method 2 - Click on a Work Step in Gantt chart and its detail panel will pop up. - Use the **Predecessor / Successor** buttons to quickly navigate between **Work Steps** in the same Technology for your article. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/XiN43wxa1gJurh1zKthKM_image.png" size="60" width="491" height="193" position="flex-start" darkWidth="491" darkHeight="193" showCaption="false"} # Deleting Planning Objects - Click the **three-dot icon** next to a Planning Object → Click **Delete** to remove it. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/ZE5ZNPqfXg-qcHjZJZ1rf_image.png" size="60" width="493" height="473" position="flex-start" darkWidth="493" darkHeight="473" showCaption="false"} # Reading the tool tips Hover your mouse over a Planning Object → it will show a **tool tip **with quick info ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/iriKwSzdBs44T_kl_BGBQ_image.png) # Conflict Navigation in the Gantt Chart To use this feature, the **Conflicts** column must be shown in the **Resource Gantt**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/CH2QbSVSNcBw4J24DMIZD_image.png" size="30" isUploading="false" width="273" height="320" darkWidth="273" darkHeight="320" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} When you click the number of conflicts, a window opens with details about each conflict. You can click a conflict to jump directly to it in the Gantt chart. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/9SLxfyqjj2ghrsnqIaKOL_image.png) You can also use the navigation button **\< ⋮ > **to move between the conflicts of the same resource. # Legend The legend for the symbols in the Gantt chart can be accessed via the information icon. ![](https://app.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/-qoq7m6ERWLO7vQi9D15Z_image.png) # Refresh button Clicking the button updates the Gantt view without reloading the entire page. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/D1Bpvj4mCtNj8gXBktUBO_image.png" size="30" isUploading="false" width="287" height="87" darkWidth="287" darkHeight="87" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} This helps you quickly stay in the same planning context when something was changed in the play. # Undo Button The undo function reverses previous actions. Only the most recent actions can be undone. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/hEIW_iYkXKAlE1OxZ96BY_image.png" size="30" isUploading="false" width="314" height="94" darkWidth="314" darkHeight="94" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} # The three-month rule :::hint{type="warning"} The Gantt chart shows only data **from the past three months**. Hence, it’s not possible to jump from the planning object lists into the Gantt view for entries older than three months. ::: # Working together in the Gantt chart If someone else is working on the same project in the Gantt chart, you will receive a notification so you’re aware of parallel changes ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/M1QBpK9lJudQQL_d-GMK2/BVQviD0uqs-JLwKVgCb17_image.png) :::hint{type="success"} Let these handy tools help you work** faster, stay organized, and collaborate effectively!** :::