Markers & Sight Lines
Available in: All plans
Last updated: 05-Mar-2026
Overview​
Markers are vertical lines drawn on the Gantt chart to highlight important dates. Kazinex supports three types of markers: the data date line, up to three custom sight lines, and progress lines. Each marker is independently configurable for colour, width, style, and label.
Data Date Line​
The data date line marks the schedule's data date — the as-of date that separates actual progress from forecast. It is the most important reference line on any schedule.
Default Appearance​
| Property | Default Value |
|---|---|
| Colour | Green (#22C55E) |
| Width | 2 px |
| Style | Dashed |
| Label | Shown (data date value) |
| Label font size | 10 px |
Configuration​
- Open Gantt Settings → Chart Options → Data Date.
- Toggle Show to display or hide the line.
- Adjust colour, width, and line style.
- Toggle Show Label to display the date above the line.
Sight Lines​
Sight lines are custom marker lines you position at any date. Kazinex supports up to three independent sight lines, matching the P6 convention.
Configuration Per Sight Line​
| Property | Options |
|---|---|
| Enabled | On / Off |
| Date Source | Custom date, Project Start, Project Finish, or Data Date |
| Custom Date | Any date (available when date source is "Custom") |
| Colour | Any CSS colour |
| Width | 1–5 px |
| Style | Solid, Dashed, or Dotted |
| Label | Custom text label displayed above the line |
Step-by-Step Guide​
Step 1 — Open Sight Lines Settings​
Click Gantt Settings → Chart Options → Sight Lines.
Step 2 — Enable a Sight Line​
Toggle Line 1 (or Line 2, Line 3) to "Enabled".
Step 3 — Choose a Date Source​
Select one of:
- Custom — Enter a specific date
- Project Start — Automatically set to the project's earliest date
- Project Finish — Automatically set to the project's latest date
- Data Date — Mirrors the data date line (useful for a different colour/style)
Step 4 — Customise Appearance​
Set the colour, width, line style, and label text.
Common Use Cases​
| Sight Line | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Contractual Milestone | Mark a key delivery date with a red dashed line |
| Reporting Period End | Mark the end of the current reporting period |
| Previous Data Date | Show the previous update's data date for comparison |
Progress Lines​
Progress lines connect the data date to each activity's actual progress point, creating a zigzag pattern that shows where work is ahead or behind schedule.
| Property | Default Value |
|---|---|
| Show | Off |
| On-track colour | Green (#22C55E) |
| Behind-schedule colour | Red (#EF4444) |
| Width | 2 px |
| Show dates | Off |
When enabled, activities that are ahead of schedule show a green line bending to the right, and activities that are behind schedule show a red line bending to the left.
Display Options​
Additional chart display options that affect the background:
| Option | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend Shading | On | Light grey bands on Saturdays and Sundays |
| Holiday Shading | Off | Light red bands on calendar holidays |
| Non-Work Shading | Off | Light grey bands for non-work periods |
| Column Grid Lines | On | Vertical lines at timescale intervals |
| Row Grid Lines | On | Horizontal lines separating activity rows |
Tips & Best Practices​
- Keep the data date line visible at all times — it is the most important visual anchor on the chart
- Use sight lines to mark contractual milestones during progress meetings
- Enable progress lines when presenting schedule status to stakeholders
Troubleshooting​
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Data date line not visible | Disabled in chart options | Open Gantt Settings → Chart Options → Data Date → Show: On |
| Sight line missing | Date is outside the current viewport | Scroll or zoom to include the sight line date |
| Progress lines look wrong | Data date not set correctly | Verify the data date in the project properties |