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Description

Gantt Chart Maker (Timeline Task Planner) is a native Windows Excel-based app that transforms Microsoft Excel into an offline project scheduling engine. Built for engineers, developers, and technical project leads who require deterministic schedule calculations without sending sensitive project data to third-party web servers, the software executes entirely within the local desktop environment. Instead of relying on fragile grid formulas or web wrappers, the add-in hooks directly into Excel’s native architecture. It processes task lists into dynamic Gantt charts with automated dependency cascading across four standard link types: Finish-to-Start (FS), Start-to-Start (SS), Finish-to-Finish (FF), and Start-to-Finish (SF). An internal calculation module accounts for custom working schedules, non-working days, and corporate holiday lists to compute accurate net durations across complex task networks. Key technical capabilities include baseline locking for schedule variance analysis, multi-scale timeline grids (Daily to Yearly with ISO week numbering), and high-density vector PDF rendering via Excel’s native print engine. Data persistence relies strictly on standard .xlsx workbooks and local or network-mapped Microsoft Access (.accdb) databases, ensuring zero network transport of confidential project metadata. Available via the Microsoft Store and the Microsoft Marketplace, Gantt Chart Maker provides a lightweight, and enterprise-deployable scheduling tool for Windows 10 and 11 environments.

Description

The default file format for PlanMaker 2021 is XLSX, which eliminates the hassle of importing and exporting files. This compatibility allows you to seamlessly open workbooks created in PlanMaker using Microsoft Excel and vice versa, without any need for conversion. Additionally, PlanMaker 2021 enables the editing of XLS files and the creation of high-quality PDF documents from your spreadsheets. New features also include the ability to generate archival PDFs in PDF/A format for long-lasting document storage. Users familiar with Excel will find it easy to transition to PlanMaker 2021, as there is no need to adjust to a different interface or learn new calculation functions, ensuring full compatibility with Excel. This software supports up to one million rows per worksheet, making it suitable for handling large datasets effectively. To manage these extensive data sets, you can utilize pivot tables, data consolidation, scenarios, data grouping, autofilter, and specialized filters. Furthermore, real-time calculations displayed in the status bar keep you informed of any data updates, enhancing your workflow efficiency. Overall, PlanMaker 2021 stands out as a versatile tool for both novice and advanced users alike.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft 365
Zotero

Integrations

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft 365
Zotero

Pricing Details

$3.49
Monthly subscription. Volume discounts are available through Microsoft Marketplace. 30-day free trial.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$16.50 per year
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Uniform Software Limited

Founded

2008

Country

United Kingdom

Website

uniformsoftware.com/gantt-chart-maker

Vendor Details

Company Name

SoftMaker

Country

Germany

Website

www.softmaker.de/softmaker-office-planmaker

Product Features

Gantt Chart

Alerts/Notifications
Capacity Monitoring
Color Coding
Dependency Tracking
Drag & Drop
Milestone Tracking
Progress Tracking
Task Management
Templates

Product Features

Spreadsheet

Analytics
Audit Trail
Calculators
Charting
Multi-User Collaboration
Templates

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