Gantt Chart Builder (Excel) for Windows

By Bandwood
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Download.com staffJanuary 10, 2017

Many small businesses don't need or can't afford all the options in advanced project-management software such as Microsoft Project. Gantt Chart Builder (Excel) is a more affordable alternative, but unfortunately we didn't find it very effective. On the plus side, this Excel plug-in uses the power of Microsoft's spreadsheet software to provide such features as conditional formatting. It can analyze dependencies among tasks and recalculate charts accordingly. Our major concern is that Gantt Chart Builder requires users to enter and change charts by typing data into Excel cells. You can't, for instance, reschedule a task by dragging its line on the chart or connect tasks by clicking them. Gantt Chart Builder also has very restricted export capabilities. You can either save your chart as an Excel sheet or copy cells into the Clipboard as an image. If you don't have Excel or prefer a more visual-oriented work flow, with a little searching you'll be able to find comparable freeware products.

What’s new in version 6.4.0

Version 6.4.0 contains bug fixes and update for Excel 2016.

Gantt Chart Builder (Excel) for Windows

By Bandwood
Trial version
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GENERAL

Release: October 5, 2016

Latest update: January 10, 2017

Version: 6.4.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows NT
Windows Vista
Windows 8
Windows 2000
Windows 2003
Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows ME
Windows 7
Windows 98

Additional Requirements: Microsoft Excel

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Total Downloads: 116,338

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3/5

3 User Votes

Really efficient way of creating Gantt charts!
_Cubase_May 19, 2012
Pros
Easy to use and customise. Documentation included. Has worked flawlessly with every style of project we've thrown at it. Good support service.
Cons
Won't run on Mac, but only a small issue as there are only a few of them in our organisation.
Summary
I have tried a few of these and this one was the only builder that all members of our organisation were comfortable in using. There's a little room for imporvement, but this will happen in-time.
Easier to use when you download as it comes with a User Guide for examples
S_HancockJanuary 8, 2008
Pros
Similar in principle to MS Project and so if you understand the principles of MS project or project management you will 'get the feel' of how it works.
Cons
Not good for those who are complete novices to project management as the concepts may be difficult to understand.
Summary
No documentation
raydonaldOctober 2, 2007
Pros
Unable to comment as no documentation was supplied with the download. I guess this is some kind of Excel add in; however, I have not been able to determine how to use it.
Cons
There was no documentation supplied with the download.
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Developer’s Description

Build Gantt charts without Microsoft Project or any similar products.

Gantt Chart Builder (Excel) provides a system to build professional quality Gantt charts without the need for Microsoft Project or similar products. Excel charts can be constructed and then exported in either image or spreadsheet format. This allows all the features and flexibility offered by Microsoft Excel to be used with your constructed Gantt chart.