This article describes how to use the Timeline feature, which requires a Business or Enterprise account. See this comparison chart that outlines MeisterTask's plans and prices.
Introduction
Timeline is similar in concept to a Gantt chart, and allows you to see all tasks in a project displayed in a calendar view. The Timeline shows the following information about tasks:
- the start and end date
- the assignee
- the location in the workflow
The color of a task on the Timeline corresponds to the section the task is in. For example, if your In Progress section is red, all tasks In Progress will appear in red on your Timeline.
Note: The end date and due date of a task are not the same. They can be set independently from one another.
Enable the Timeline
To enable the Timeline, go to the Project Properties menu ( i ), and under Power-Ups turn on the Timeline view.
Show / Hide the Timeline
To show or hide the Timeline, click the Timeline icon in the header.
Populate the Timeline
Populate the Timeline by adding tasks to it. There are many ways to do this:
Drag and drop an existing task from your project board.
Drag and drop multiple, existing tasks from your project board using the CTRL key.
Open an existing task and schedule a start and end date.
Double click on the Timeline and search for an existing task.
Double click on the Timeline and start typing to create a new task.
Create a new task using the plus icon and schedule a start and end date.
Adjust Start and End Dates
You can adjust start and end dates in the task dialogue or directly on the Timeline. Drag the node at the beginning of a task to change its start date. Or drag the node at the end of a task to change its end date.
Assign Tasks
To assign tasks directly in the Timeline, just click the question mark and search for an assignee.
Filter Tasks
Filter tasks by tag, watcher, due date, status, and scheduling in the collapsible sidebar. Or filter by assignee by clicking on the person’s picture in the right panel. Mix and match filters in any combination.
Note: Filters will affect both what appears on the project board and on the Timeline. The only exception being the schedule filter; it only affects the project board.
Viewing Options
Fullscreen the Timeline by clicking the down icon.
Go back to split screen by clicking the up icon.
Sort the Timeline by space in the arrow icon drop-down menu.
Sort the Timeline by start date in the arrow icon drop-down menu.
Zoom in and out to see a smaller or larger time frame. Do this by clicking the + and - on either side of Today OR press Ctrl and scroll with the wheel on your mouse OR on a touchpad or touchscreen use two fingers.
If you want to know more about getting the most out of Timeline, read our blog article.
More questions or feedback about Timeline? Send us an email referencing “Timeline” or leave us a comment below.