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1 year ago
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Gantt Chart with One Static Milestone Across all Projects

There doesn't seem to be a good visual for Gantt chart with one static milestone. I used PowerGantt Chart but once published, it wants me to buy a license. Does anyone know any free visual that would...
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    v-dineshya
    1 year ago

    Hi PC2022 ,

    Thanks for reaching out to the Microsoft fabric community forum. 

     

    Free Alternatives to PowerGantt:

    1. Gantt Chart by MAQ Software
    It is Free. Available in the Power BI visuals marketplace. Allows start and end dates per project. Static milestone workaround: You can try adding a calculated column or dummy task called “Penny IV Deadline” with the same date for all projects and mark it with a special color/icon.

    Limitation: No native support for fixed vertical milestone lines  but it can be visually simulated.

    2. Deneb (Custom visual using Vega-Lite)
    Free and powerful. Requires some JSON coding knowledge. You can customize a Gantt chart completely and add a fixed vertical milestone line (e.g., a rule at x=12/31/2029). Great for pixel-perfect control, but steeper learning curve

    3. Standard Stacked Bar Chart (DIY Gantt)
    Create a stacked bar chart with: Start Date as offset. Duration as value. Tooltip shows dates. Add a constant line (Analytics pane) at 12/31/2029. Not as intuitive as a Gantt but works with some formatting.

    Note: Try using Gantt Chart by MAQ Software first. It’s available in Power BI and often meets most needs without requiring a license. Create an additional task or marker for the 12/31/2029 deadline if needed. If you want more control and are comfortable experimenting, Deneb is your best for a fully custom solution.

     

     

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    Thanks and Regards