Get a unified timeline across multiple projects with Global Gantt
Overview
How do I view multiple projects in one shared timeline to avoid task overlaps?
The Global Gantt is a timeline module in CxPlanner that lets you group multiple projects into a single, consolidated Gantt view. This makes it easy to spot overlaps, coordinate resources, and plan work
across projects without switching contexts.
When and why to use this
Use the Global Gantt when you need a high-level, cross-project overview of timelines and dependencies.
- When you manage or contribute to multiple projects at the same time
- When you need to identify overlapping tasks or resource conflicts
- When you want to align milestones across projects for better planning
What the system does
- Aggregates tasks from selected projects into one timeline
- Displays tasks according to their planned dates
- Keeps each task linked to its original project
Limitations and behaviors
- Only projects you have access to can be added to the view
How to - step by step
- From the home page navigate to Global Gantt
- Via the slider add projects that you want to include in the timeline.
- Use filters or grouping options to organize the timeline by project, phase, or date range.
- Review the combined timeline to identify overlapping tasks or scheduling conflicts.
Step: 1 & 2 - Select you projects
Behavior and results
The Global Gantt provides a synchronized overview without changing the underlying project data.
How tasks are displayed
- Each task appears based on its planned start and end dates
- Tasks retain their original project context and permissions
- Color-coding or labels indicate which project a task belongs to
Troubleshooting
Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
A project does not appear | No access to the project | Ask a project admin for access |
Tasks cannot be edited | Global Gantt is read-only | Open the task inside the project |
Missing tasks in timeline | Date not defined on task | Add start and end dates to the task |
Timeline looks crowded | Too many projects selected | Use filters or remove projects |
Quick facts
- Requires: Company role Manager or higher, Project role Viewer or higher
- Location: Global Gantt → Project grouping
- Affects: Timeline overview only (no direct task edits)
Updated on: 12/12/2025
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