> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.glidepathcpm.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Welcome to GlidePath > Overview of GlidePath as a construction and data center scheduling platform # Welcome to GlidePath GlidePath is a modern web-based project scheduling platform designed for construction, data center, and industrial projects. It combines the power of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling with a clean, intuitive interface for managing complex project timelines. ## What You Can Do with GlidePath **Schedule with Confidence** * Create and manage Gantt charts with drag-and-drop task management * Automatically calculate project timelines using Critical Path Method * Define dependencies between tasks and visualize how changes ripple through your schedule * Set constraints and milestones to control when tasks must occur **Track Progress in Real Time** * Monitor task completion with progress percentages * View look-ahead reports for upcoming work (2–4 weeks) * Track actual vs. planned dates and identify delays early * See critical path highlighting to focus on schedule-critical work **Manage Resources and Costs** * Assign resources (labor, equipment, materials) to tasks * Track budgeted and actual costs per task * Calculate earned value metrics (SPI, CPI) for financial tracking * Monitor resource utilization across your project **Manage Risk** * Identify and track project risks in the Risk Register * Assess probability and impact with a risk matrix * Link mitigation tasks to risks * Monitor risk status throughout the project **Collaborate with Your Team** * Invite team members and control access (Viewer, Editor, Admin roles) * Capture and share project baselines to track variance * Attach documents and notes to tasks for transparency * Email notifications keep the team informed of updates ## Key Features at a Glance | Feature | Module | Purpose | | ------------------------- | ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Gantt Chart** | Module 6 | Visualize your entire project schedule with bars, dependencies, and critical path highlighting | | **Critical Path Method** | Module 3 | Automatically calculate forward and backward passes to identify schedule-critical tasks | | **Task Management** | Module 2 | Create, edit, organize, and delete tasks with full control over WBS and hierarchy | | **Dependencies** | Module 4 | Link tasks with FS, SS, FF, SF relationships and optional lag/lead values | | **Calendars** | Module 5 | Define working days, hours per day, and holidays for accurate scheduling | | **Resources** | Module 9 | Assign labor, equipment, and materials; track utilization and leveling | | **Dashboard** | Module 8 | View project summary, task status, risk overview, and look-ahead alerts at a glance | | **Look-Ahead Report** | Module 7 | Focus on the next 2–4 weeks of work with dependency and resource conflict alerts | | **Risk Register** | Module 10 | Identify, assess, and track project risks with probability × impact matrix | | **Import/Export** | Modules 1.7–1.10 | Bring in projects from Excel, CSV, MS Project, or Primavera P6; export for offline work | | **Schedule Intelligence** | Module 11 | Auto-load construction or data center patterns based on your project type | | **Multi-User Access** | Module 14 | Invite team members with role-based permissions and email notifications | ## Who This Documentation Is For * **Project Managers**: Set up projects, manage timelines, track progress, and communicate with stakeholders * **Schedulers**: Create detailed task networks, manage dependencies, and optimize schedules * **Resource Planners**: Assign resources, resolve conflicts, and monitor utilization * **Team Members**: View project status, track your assigned work, and stay informed * **Administrators**: Manage users, configure project settings, and maintain project data ## Before You Start GlidePath works best when you have: 1. **Project scope** — Know what work needs to be done 2. **Rough timeline** — Estimate how long the project will take 3. **Work breakdown** — At least a basic list of major activities 4. **Team** — Know who will be involved You don't need perfect data to start. GlidePath helps you refine your schedule as you go. ## Next Steps [**Create Your First Project →**](/getting-started/02-create-first-project) Learn how to set up a new project in GlidePath with a step-by-step walkthrough of the Create Project dialog. *** ## Dashboard Overview Below is what the GlidePath dashboard looks like when you first open a project: GlidePath Dashboard Overview *The dashboard shows your project summary (duration, budget, performance metrics) along with task status, risk overview, and upcoming work alerts.* **What you see:** * **Project Summary** widget: Project name, total duration, budget, Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and Cost Performance Index (CPI) * **Task Status** widget: Count of tasks by status (on track, at risk, behind schedule) * **Risk Summary** widget: Count of identified risks by status * **Look-Ahead** widget: Upcoming tasks for the next 2–4 weeks with potential delays or conflicts flagged * **Gantt Chart** view button in the left sidebar for detailed schedule visualization Each widget is interactive—click to drill down into details, and hover over metrics for explanations. *** ## Key Concepts You'll Encounter **Gantt Chart**\ A timeline visualization of your project with tasks shown as horizontal bars. The position and length of each bar represent when the task starts and how long it takes. Dependencies appear as connecting lines, and the critical path (longest sequence of dependent tasks) is highlighted. **Critical Path**\ The longest sequence of dependent tasks in your project. Tasks on the critical path have zero slack; any delay to them delays your entire project finish date. GlidePath highlights the critical path in red so you can focus on schedule-critical work first. **Float (or Slack)**\ The amount of time a non-critical task can slip without delaying the project finish date. GlidePath color-codes tasks: red = on critical path (zero float), green = has available float. **WBS (Work Breakdown Structure)**\ A hierarchical decomposition of your project into smaller, manageable work packages. GlidePath auto-assigns WBS numbers (1, 1.1, 1.1.1, etc.) and lets you control the hierarchy by indenting/outdenting tasks. **Baseline**\ A snapshot of your project schedule at a point in time (typically project kickoff). Use baselines to track schedule variance—how current dates compare to the baseline. *** ## Getting Help * Browse the sections in the left sidebar to learn about specific features * Use the keyboard shortcuts reference (Module 2.11) for quick tips * Check the Troubleshooting & FAQ section for common issues * Contact support at [support@glidepathcpm.com](mailto:support@glidepathcpm.com) *** **Ready to start?** Head to [Create Your First Project](/getting-started/02-create-first-project).