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Selected Columns in Detail

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For a complete overview of all available columns, see Overview: Columns in List Views.

In this article, we take a closer look at some important columns:

Start​

This combined column displays the most specific start time of a task:

  • If a task has a directly set start time, that value is displayed. It corresponds to the "Start (Task)" column.
  • If a task is part of an activity or milestone and does not have a direct start time, the start time of the corresponding planning element is used. The value then corresponds to the "Start (Planning Element)" column.
  • If neither condition applies, the column remains empty.

Due Date​

This column displays the most specific end time of a task:

  • If a task has a defined end time, that value is displayed, corresponding to the "End (Task)" column.
  • If the task does not have a direct end time but is part of a planning element (activity or milestone), the end time of that planning element is shown. This corresponds to the "End (Planning Element)" column.
  • If the task is not in a planning element and has no own end time, the column remains empty.

Progress (Auto)​

The "Progress (Auto)" column shows a project's progress as a percentage, based on the planned and already achieved performance of all activities. The calculation is automatic:

  • Total project duration: Sum of the minutes of all planned activities.
  • Weighted duration by progress: For each activity, the planned minutes are multiplied by its progress percentage. The sum of these values reflects the progress achieved.
  • Progress in percent: Dividing the weighted duration by the total duration, multiplied by 100, gives the percentage progress.

Example: A project with two activities (200 minutes at 50% complete, and 300 minutes at 30% complete) results in a "Progress (Auto)" of 38%, calculated as:

((200 × 0.5 + 300 × 0.3) / (200 + 300)) × 100 = 38%