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Navigate the Interface

This guide introduces the GlidePath interface layout and shows you how to access the main views: Gantt Chart, Dashboard, Look-Ahead, and Risk Register.

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Feature Spec Reference

Module 6 — Gantt View
Module 1.5 — Project Switcher

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Main Application Layout

Full GlidePath Application Window The complete GlidePath interface with all main navigation elements labeled.

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Top Header

  • GlidePath Logo on the far left (click to return to home)
  • Active Project Name in the center (shows which project you’re currently viewing)
  • Project Switcher Dropdown next to the project name (click to switch between your projects)
  • User Menu on the far right (account settings, logout, preferences)
The sidebar contains the main view tabs:
  • Gantt Chart (default) — Timeline visualization with tasks, dependencies, and critical path
  • Dashboard — Overview widgets: project summary, task status, risk summary, look-ahead
  • Look-Ahead — Next 2–4 weeks of upcoming tasks with alerts and conflicts
  • Risk Register — Identify and track project risks
  • Settings (gear icon) — Project settings and administration
Click any tab to switch views. The active tab is highlighted.

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Main Content Area

The center of the screen displays the current view (Gantt chart, dashboard, etc.). This is where you do most of your work.

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Toolbar (View-Dependent)

Depending on which view you’re in, the toolbar at the top of the main content area offers different controls:
  • + Add Task (Gantt Chart) — Create a new task
  • Zoom Controls (Gantt Chart) — Zoom in/out or fit to window
  • Filter Controls (Look-Ahead, Risk Register) — Filter by date range, status, etc.

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The Four Main Views

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1. Gantt Chart

The Gantt Chart is your primary scheduling view. It shows:
  • Task List (left side): Tasks with WBS numbering, names, duration, start/finish dates, progress %, and constraint type
  • Timeline (right side): Horizontal bars representing task duration, dependency lines connecting related tasks, and the critical path highlighted in red
  • Today Line: A vertical line marking today’s date
  • Summary Tasks: Parent bars showing rollup of child task dates
  • Milestones: Diamond-shaped bars (zero duration)
Use the Gantt Chart to:
  • Create and edit tasks
  • Define and visualize dependencies
  • See which tasks are critical
  • Monitor progress with % complete
  • Identify scheduling conflicts

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2. Dashboard

The Dashboard provides a project snapshot with interactive widgets:
  • Project Summary: Duration, target completion date, budget, Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Cost Performance Index (CPI)
  • Task Status: Count of tasks by status (on track, at risk, behind schedule)
  • Risk Summary: Count of risks by priority/status
  • Look-Ahead: Upcoming tasks for the next 2–4 weeks
  • Financial Summary: Budgeted vs. actual costs, earned value
Use the Dashboard to:
  • Communicate project health to stakeholders
  • Spot trends in task completion and risk status
  • Monitor budget and schedule performance

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3. Look-Ahead

The Look-Ahead Report shows upcoming work (next 2–4 weeks) with alerts for:
  • Tasks starting soon
  • Tasks with dependencies coming due
  • Resource conflicts or over-allocations
  • High-risk work ahead
Use Look-Ahead to:
  • Plan for the next sprint or reporting period
  • Identify and resolve conflicts before they impact work
  • Communicate with field teams what’s coming next

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4. Risk Register

The Risk Register tracks identified project risks with:
  • Risk description and category
  • Probability and impact rating
  • Risk status (identified, mitigated, closed)
  • Linked mitigation tasks
Use Risk Register to:
  • Identify and document project risks early
  • Assess risk severity
  • Track risk mitigation progress

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Project Switcher

If you manage multiple projects, use the Project Switcher dropdown to jump between them:
  1. Click the project name in the header
  2. Select another project from the dropdown list
  3. GlidePath switches to that project’s Gantt view

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Keyboard Shortcuts (Quick Reference)

For a complete list, see Keyboard Shortcuts Reference.

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Next Steps

Now that you know the layout:
  1. Create Your First Task — Start building your schedule
  2. Gantt Chart Overview — Learn the timeline visualization
  3. Create Dependencies — Link tasks together
Tip: Spend a few minutes exploring each view. Click a widget on the Dashboard to drill down into details.