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Preferences and Defaults

Configure personal preferences for how GlidePath behaves, including defaults for new projects and notification settings.

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Feature Spec Reference

Module 1.1 (defaults), Module 5 (calendar)

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Accessing Preferences

  1. Click User Menu (top right, your name or avatar)
  2. Select Preferences
  3. Preferences panel opens

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Project Defaults

When you create a new project, these defaults are used:

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Currency

  • Default: USD
  • Options: USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, SGD, JPY
  • Applied to all new projects

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Work Week

  • Default: Monday–Friday (5 days)
  • Apply to all new projects

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Hours Per Day

  • Default: 8 hours
  • Applied to all new projects

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Task Defaults

When you create a new task:

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Start Date

  • Default: Today
  • Option: First day of next week, specific date, etc.

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Duration

  • Default: 1 day
  • Option: Customize to your typical task length

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Constraint Type

  • Default: ASAP
  • Changed per-task, but this sets the suggestion

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Application Settings

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Theme

  • Light mode: Default light color scheme
  • Dark mode: Dark color scheme (easier on eyes in dim light)
  • System: Follow operating system setting

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Notifications

  • Email on Task Assignment: Receive email when assigned to a task
  • Email on Status Changes: Get notified when project milestones are reached
  • Weekly Look-Ahead: Receive weekly look-ahead report via email
  • Risk Alerts: Get notified when risks change status

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Display

  • Compact Mode: Reduce spacing for more tasks on screen
  • Highlight Critical Path: Always show critical path in red (default on)
  • Show Float in Color: Color-code by float/slack (default on)

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Keyboard Shortcuts

View all keyboard shortcuts configured in:
  • Help → Keyboard Shortcuts, or
  • Preferences → Keyboard Shortcuts
Some shortcuts can be customized (e.g., Undo = Ctrl+Z or Cmd+Z).

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Screenshot

Preferences/Settings Panel User preferences panel showing theme, notification, and default settings.

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Common Configuration

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For Scheduler

  • Theme: Light (for all-day work)
  • Hours Per Day: 8
  • Work Week: Mon–Fri
  • Notifications: All enabled (stay informed)

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For Manager

  • Theme: Light or Dark (preference)
  • Notifications: Daily or weekly summary preferred
  • Currency: Set to project currency

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