Custom Task Fields

Custom Task Fields allow you to extend your project timeline with additional task-specific information. You can create custom columns to track metrics, categories, or any other project-relevant data that suits your needs.

Available Field Types

Ganttsheet supports the following types of custom fields:

• String - For text-based information like notes, categories, or descriptions

• Integer - For whole numbers like IDs, counts, or rankings

• Decimal - For decimal numbers like scores or detailed measurements

Adding Custom Fields

To add custom fields to your project timeline:

1. Open the project timeline

2. Right-click the sheet header and select Columns... from the context menu

3. In the dialog that appears, navigate to the Custom fields tab

4. Click Add to create a new field

5. Configure your field:

   • Select the field type from the dropdown menu

   • Enter a meaningful name for the field

6. Repeat steps 4-5 for additional fields

7. Click OK to save your changes

The new custom fields will appear as additional columns in your project timeline sheet.

Example Usage

Here's a practical example of adding two custom fields:

1. Creating an Integer field:

   • Click Add

   • Select "Integer" type

   • Name it "Internal Task ID"

2. Creating a String field:

   • Click Add again

   • Select "String" type

   • Name it "Note"

Once added, you can use these fields to track internal task identification numbers and add notes to your tasks directly in the timeline view.

Adding custom fields