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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 a week ago

Latest Update: 2-5-2026

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.


How to set a Lookahead in Gantt

  1. Click on ‘Lookahead’ from the header


  2. Choose the 'From' date by typing in a date or by clicking on the box and choosing a date from the calendar


    • You can also use preset quick dates below the calendar


  3. Choose the 'To' date in the same manner or use the date range below for a set number of weeks

    Note: If you use the date range to set you "To" date, this setting will be saved to your profile for the project you are working in.

  4. 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


  2. Click on ‘Clear Lookahead’ to remove it

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