GANTT Chart

Hi,
I have made a giant chart based on a board,
On the board, there are items and sub-items with a timeline column.

When I change the timeline column of the item, the sub-item timeline does not adjust.

If the item timeline has been updated, I expect the first sub-item timeline to start on the same date as its parent.

Please look at my screenshot of how it looks when the item timeline has changed. The sub-item remains on its original date, but it should have moved.

Any solutions?

Hello @TheKribus Thanks for reaching out. I have had this issue in the past. Can I check the Dependacy mode you have selected?

  • Flexible: Ensures no overlap between the dates of items that are dependent on another
  • Strict: Adjusts an item’s dates to reflect the exact time changes made based on the item that it is dependent on
  • No action: Items will not shift automatically; they will solely display dependency relationships without making any changes, even if there is a dependency clash

In Monday.com, sub-items do not automatically inherit or adjust their timeline based on their parent item by default. However, you can achieve this functionality using automation.

Solution: Using Monday.com Automations

To ensure that sub-items’ timelines update when the parent item’s timeline changes, you need to set up an automation rule:

  1. Go to Automations
  • Click on Automate in the top right corner of your board.
  1. Create a Custom Automation
  • Choose “When a column changes” as the trigger.
  • Select the Timeline column of the parent item.
  • Add an action: “Adjust sub-item’s timeline to match parent item’s start date” (You may need a formula or dependency setup for this).
  1. Use the Built-in Automation Recipe
    If available in your plan, try:
  • “When the timeline of an item changes, adjust the sub-items’ timeline accordingly.”

Alternative: Using Dependencies

If automations are not available in your plan, consider using Dependencies:

  1. Add a “Dependency” column.
  2. Set sub-items to be dependent on the parent item’s timeline.
  3. When the parent timeline changes, you’ll be prompted to shift sub-items accordingly.

Let me know if you need more details on setting this up! :rocket: Or a like if its helped sove :slight_smile:

Where did you get it? There are not automation for that?