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Lookahead: Quickly view a slice of your Project

See and slice of a large project in Gantt, Table or Canvas

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Latest Update: 3-12-2026

Lookahead is a feature that provides a focused view of the upcoming schedule based on a specified timeframe. The maximum timeframe allowed is 12 weeks ahead.

Lookahead Types:

Rolling Window

A rolling window dynamically updates based on relative dates (such as Today or Next Monday). This keeps your look-ahead current without needing manual updates.

  1. Choose a relative start date such as:

    • Today

    • Next Monday

    • Last Monday

  2. Set a duration (for example, 3 weeks)

  3. Bookmark this rolling window and the look-ahead will automatically update as time progresses

Example:

  • If the start date is Today and the duration is 3 weeks, the window automatically shifts forward each day

Fixed Range

Fixed Ranges are set to specific calendar dates and do not update automatically.

  • Uses specific calendar dates

  • Does not update automatically

  • Best for historical or static reporting

  • Bookmark this fixed window for specific time periods you come back to often
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How to set a Lookahead in Gantt

  1. Click on Lookahead from the header
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  2. Choose between Rolling Window and Fixed Range.

    • For Rolling Window:

      Select Start Date using the drop down boxes and select your duration in weeks

    • For Fixed Range

      Input From date by typing in a date or by clicking on the calendar icon on the right side of the box and choosing a date from the calendar
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      • You can also use preset quick dates below the calendar
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      • Choose the To date in the same manner or use the date range below for a set number of weeks
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        Note: If you use the date range to set your 'To' date, this setting will be saved to your profile for the project you are working in.

  3. Click Set to apply Lookahead-specific view of the Gantt chart

Note: Once you apply the lookahead, it will stay on as you navigate to Table or Canvas view until you clear it (see below).

How to set a Lookahead in Table

  1. Click on ‘Lookahead’ from the header

  2. Follow the same steps as you would in Gantt to select your dates and apply the lookahead-specific view in table

How to set a Lookahead in Canvas

  1. Click on ‘Lookahead’ from the header

  2. Follow the same steps as you would in Gantt to select your dates and apply the lookahead-specific view in canvas

Clearing Lookahead

  1. Click on ‘Lookahead’ from the header in Gantt, Table or Canvas
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  2. Click on Clear Lookahead to remove it
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