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Renzobb
Copper Contributor
Oct 10, 2022

Gantt activity duration

Hi,

I have a simple problem but cant resolve it.

 

How can i set up my setting so when a activity lasts 2 days (lets say it starts monday), the gantt view shows it ends at the end of tuesday?

 

I put 2 days for duration but it shows 2.5 days in my gantt!

 

I´m just gonna use the gantt view to see full days, not hours

 

Thank you guys!

Renzo

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    John-project
    Silver Contributor
    Oct 11, 2022

    Renzo,
    Sorry but you don't give quite enough information. What exactly are you trying to do? A screen shot might help, especially the part where you say you entered 2 days duration but the Gantt bar shows 2.5 days. That just doesn't compute.

    What is your project calendar?
    What is your definition of a "day" in Project options?
    What are the timescale tier settings?

     

    Also, keep in mind that Project keeps track of time to the nearest minute, regardless of what unit is selected for duration.
    John

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      Renzobb
      Copper Contributor
      Oct 11, 2022

      John-project 

       

      Thanks John for the response. Sorry for the poor information, I understand that there are many configurations in project and I have only recently started using it. Attached you will find a screenshot of what i mean. The activity duration is 1.56 days and in the gantt view it marks three days.

       

      I think this happened because i started to change the calendar settings and the working hours. 

      My settings where:Gantt view

      • Calendar: Standard 
      • Start hour: 0:30
      • End hour: 23:30
      • Hours per day: 24

      I started a new Project sheet and started from 0, every configuration as default and i didn't have a problem. 

       

      Thanks for your time and help, have a wonderful week!

       

      Regards,

      Renzo

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        John-project
        Silver Contributor
        Oct 11, 2022
        Renzo,
        Sorry the screen shot didn't come through. Your reply says an image is attached, but it's not there.

        It sounds like you want to use a 24 hour Project calendar. Instead of trying to create one, I suggest you use the built-in 24 calendar. However, be advised that even if you select the 24 hour calendar as your Project calendar, by default the Project Start date shown in Project Information will still be 8:00.

        As a new user of Project you will find several little things that need to be considered/addressed when putting together a schedule.

        John

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