TimeLine

Audit Large Schedules

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Explains how to review generated or imported schedules using calculated dates, links, calendars, and visual density checks.

Large schedules need a review workflow. A chart can look impressive and still contain bad logic.

Start by checking the basics:

every real task has a Task ID and Task Name
task types are correct
duration and productivity values are realistic
calendar names exist in the Calendars sheet
predecessors point to valid Task IDs
there are no accidental self-links or circular dependencies
milestones use duration zero
WBS summary rows roll up the expected child tasks

Then review the visual chart:

bars should appear on the correct rows
links should not cover the task shapes
weekend and day bands should line up with the timeline header
summary bars should span their children
very long tasks should match their duration and calendar

For generated sample schedules, use large row counts to test speed and density. For real schedules, review smaller WBS branches with Focus Phase view so errors are easier to see.

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Large TimeLine Gantt schedule used for audit and performance review. — Large schedules should be checked for both calculation logic and display readability.

Compact schedule example

A smaller example is easier to audit before checking dense generated schedules.

Compact TimeLine Gantt example with several linked tasks.

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