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Custom Objects Collection

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This topic illustrates how to implement the following Gantt objects:

  • Tasks
  • Dependencies
  • Resources
  • Resource assignments
public class Task
{
    public int Key { get; set; }
    public int? ParentKey { get; set; }
    public string Title { get; set; }
    public DateTime StartDate { get; set; }
    public DateTime EndDate { get; set; }
    public int Progress { get; set; }
    public string Color { get; set; }

    public Task() { }
    public Task(string key, string parentKey, string title, string start, string end, string progress, string color) {
        Key = Convert.ToInt32(key);
        if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(parentKey))
            ParentKey = null;
        else
            ParentKey = Convert.ToInt32(parentKey);
        Title = title;
        StartDate = DateTime.Parse(start);
        EndDate = DateTime.Parse(end);
        Progress = Convert.ToInt32(progress);
        Color = color;
    }
}
public class Dependency
{
    public int Key { get; set; }
    public int PredecessorKey { get; set; }
    public int SuccessorKey { get; set; }
    public int Type { get; set; }
}
public class TaskResource
{
    public int Key { get; set; }
    public string Name { get; set; }
    public string Color { get; set; }
}
public class TaskResourceAssignment
{
    public int Key { get; set; }
    public int TaskKey { get; set; }
    public int ResourceKey { get; set; }

}

The following code allows you to create sample data for the Gantt’s objects (tasks, dependencies, resources):

public static class GanttDataProvider
{
    const string
        TasksSessionKey = "Tasks",
        DependenciesSessionKey = "Dependencies",
        ResourcesSessionKey = "Resources",
        ResourceAssignmentsSessionKey = "ResourceAssignments";

    static HttpSessionState Session { get { return HttpContext.Current.Session; } }

    public static object GetTasks() { return Tasks; }
    public static object GetDependencies() { return Dependencies; }
    public static object GetResources() { return Resources; }
    public static object GetResourceAssignments() { return ResourceAssignments; }

    public static List<Task> Tasks {
        get
        {
            if (Session[TasksSessionKey] == null)
                Session[TasksSessionKey] = CreateTasks();
            return (List<Task>)Session[TasksSessionKey];
        }
    }
    public static List<Dependency> Dependencies {
        get
        {
            if (Session[DependenciesSessionKey] == null)
                Session[DependenciesSessionKey] = CreateDependencies();
            return (List<Dependency>)Session[DependenciesSessionKey];
        }
    }
    public static List<TaskResource> Resources {
        get
        {
            if (Session[ResourcesSessionKey] == null)
                Session[ResourcesSessionKey] = CreateResources();
            return (List<TaskResource>)Session[ResourcesSessionKey];
        }
    }
    public static List<TaskResourceAssignment> ResourceAssignments {
        get
        {
            if (Session[ResourceAssignmentsSessionKey] == null)
                Session[ResourceAssignmentsSessionKey] = CreateResourceAssignments();
            return (List<TaskResourceAssignment>)Session[ResourceAssignmentsSessionKey];
        }
    }

    static List<Task> CreateTasks() {
        var result = new List<Task>();

        result.Add(new Task("0", "", "Software Development", "2/21/19 8:00 AM", "7/4/19 3:00 PM", "31", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("1", "0", "Scope", "2/21/19 8:00 AM", "2/26/19 12:00 PM", "60", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("2", "1", "Determine project scope", "2/21/19 8:00 AM", "2/21/19 12:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("3", "1", "Secure project sponsorship", "2/21/19 1:00 PM", "2/22/19 12:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("4", "1", "Define preliminary resources", "2/22/19 1:00 PM", "2/25/19 12:00 PM", "60", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("5", "1", "Secure core resources", "2/25/19 1:00 PM", "2/26/19 12:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("6", "1", "Scope complete", "2/26/19 12:00 PM", "2/26/19 12:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("7", "0", "Analysis/Software Requirements", "2/26/19 1:00 PM", "3/18/19 12:00 PM", "80", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("8", "7", "Conduct needs analysis", "2/26/19 1:00 PM", "3/5/19 12:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("9", "7", "Draft preliminary software specifications", "3/5/19 1:00 PM", "3/8/19 12:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("10", "7", "Develop preliminary budget", "3/8/19 1:00 PM", "3/12/19 12:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("11", "7", "Review software specifications/budget with team", "3/12/19 1:00 PM", "3/12/19 5:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("12", "7", "Incorporate feedback on software specifications", "3/13/19 8:00 AM", "3/13/19 5:00 PM", "70", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("13", "7", "Develop delivery timeline", "3/14/19 8:00 AM", "3/14/19 5:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("14", "7", "Obtain approvals to proceed (concept, timeline, budget)", "3/15/19 8:00 AM", "3/15/19 12:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("15", "7", "Secure required resources", "3/15/19 1:00 PM", "3/18/19 12:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("16", "7", "Analysis complete", "3/18/19 12:00 PM", "3/18/19 12:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("17", "0", "Design", "3/18/19 1:00 PM", "4/5/19 5:00 PM", "80", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("18", "17", "Review preliminary software specifications", "3/18/19 1:00 PM", "3/20/19 12:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("19", "17", "Develop functional specifications", "3/20/19 1:00 PM", "3/27/19 12:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("20", "17", "Develop prototype based on functional specifications", "3/27/19 1:00 PM", "4/2/19 12:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("21", "17", "Review functional specifications", "4/2/19 1:00 PM", "4/4/19 12:00 PM", "30", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("22", "17", "Incorporate feedback into functional specifications", "4/4/19 1:00 PM", "4/5/19 12:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("23", "17", "Obtain approval to proceed", "4/5/19 1:00 PM", "4/5/19 5:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("24", "17", "Design complete", "4/5/19 5:00 PM", "4/5/19 5:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("25", "0", "Development", "4/8/19 8:00 AM", "5/7/19 3:00 PM", "42", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("26", "25", "Review functional specifications", "4/8/19 8:00 AM", "4/8/19 5:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("27", "25", "Identify modular/tiered design parameters", "4/9/19 8:00 AM", "4/9/19 5:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("28", "25", "Assign development staff", "4/10/19 8:00 AM", "4/10/19 5:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("29", "25", "Develop code", "4/11/19 8:00 AM", "5/1/19 5:00 PM", "49", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("30", "25", "Developer testing (primary debugging)", "4/16/19 3:00 PM", "5/7/19 3:00 PM", "24", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("31", "25", "Development complete", "5/7/19 3:00 PM", "5/7/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("32", "0", "Testing", "4/8/19 8:00 AM", "6/13/19 3:00 PM", "23", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("33", "32", "Develop unit test plans using product specifications", "4/8/19 8:00 AM", "4/11/19 5:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("34", "32", "Develop integration test plans using product specifications", "4/8/19 8:00 AM", "4/11/19 5:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("35", "32", "Unit Testing", "5/7/19 3:00 PM", "5/28/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("36", "35", "Review modular code", "5/7/19 3:00 PM", "5/14/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("37", "35", "Test component modules to product specifications", "5/14/19 3:00 PM", "5/16/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("38", "35", "Identify anomalies to product specifications", "5/16/19 3:00 PM", "5/21/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("39", "35", "Modify code", "5/21/19 3:00 PM", "5/24/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("40", "35", "Re-test modified code", "5/24/19 3:00 PM", "5/28/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("41", "35", "Unit testing complete", "5/28/19 3:00 PM", "5/28/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("42", "32", "Integration Testing", "5/28/19 3:00 PM", "6/13/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("43", "42", "Test module integration", "5/28/19 3:00 PM", "6/4/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("44", "42", "Identify anomalies to specifications", "6/4/19 3:00 PM", "6/6/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("45", "42", "Modify code", "6/6/19 3:00 PM", "6/11/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("46", "42", "Re-test modified code", "6/11/19 3:00 PM", "6/13/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("47", "42", "Integration testing complete", "6/13/19 3:00 PM", "6/13/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("48", "0", "Training", "4/8/19 8:00 AM", "6/10/19 3:00 PM", "25", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("49", "48", "Develop training specifications for end users", "4/8/19 8:00 AM", "4/10/19 5:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("50", "48", "Develop training specifications for helpdesk support staff", "4/8/19 8:00 AM", "4/10/19 5:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("51", "48", "Identify training delivery methodology (computer based training, classroom, etc.)", "4/8/19 8:00 AM", "4/9/19 5:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("52", "48", "Develop training materials", "5/7/19 3:00 PM", "5/28/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("53", "48", "Conduct training usability study", "5/28/19 3:00 PM", "6/3/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("54", "48", "Finalize training materials", "6/3/19 3:00 PM", "6/6/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("55", "48", "Develop training delivery mechanism", "6/6/19 3:00 PM", "6/10/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("56", "48", "Training materials complete", "6/10/19 3:00 PM", "6/10/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("57", "0", "Documentation", "4/8/19 8:00 AM", "5/20/19 12:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("58", "57", "Develop Help specification", "4/8/19 8:00 AM", "4/8/19 5:00 PM", "80", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("59", "57", "Develop Help system", "4/22/19 1:00 PM", "5/13/19 12:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("60", "57", "Review Help documentation", "5/13/19 1:00 PM", "5/16/19 12:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("61", "57", "Incorporate Help documentation feedback", "5/16/19 1:00 PM", "5/20/19 12:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("62", "57", "Develop user manuals specifications", "4/8/19 8:00 AM", "4/9/19 5:00 PM", "65", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("63", "57", "Develop user manuals", "4/22/19 1:00 PM", "5/13/19 12:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("64", "57", "Review all user documentation", "5/13/19 1:00 PM", "5/15/19 12:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("65", "57", "Incorporate user documentation feedback", "5/15/19 1:00 PM", "5/17/19 12:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("66", "57", "Documentation complete", "5/20/19 12:00 PM", "5/20/19 12:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("67", "0", "Pilot", "3/18/19 1:00 PM", "6/24/19 3:00 PM", "22", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("68", "67", "Identify test group", "3/18/19 1:00 PM", "3/19/19 12:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("69", "67", "Develop software delivery mechanism", "3/19/19 1:00 PM", "3/20/19 12:00 PM", "100", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("70", "67", "Install/deploy software", "6/13/19 3:00 PM", "6/14/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("71", "67", "Obtain user feedback", "6/14/19 3:00 PM", "6/21/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("72", "67", "Evaluate testing information", "6/21/19 3:00 PM", "6/24/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("73", "67", "Pilot complete", "6/24/19 3:00 PM", "6/24/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("74", "0", "Deployment", "6/24/19 3:00 PM", "7/1/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("75", "74", "Determine final deployment strategy", "6/24/19 3:00 PM", "6/25/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("76", "74", "Develop deployment methodology", "6/25/19 3:00 PM", "6/26/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("77", "74", "Secure deployment resources", "6/26/19 3:00 PM", "6/27/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("78", "74", "Train support staff", "6/27/19 3:00 PM", "6/28/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("79", "74", "Deploy software", "6/28/19 3:00 PM", "7/1/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("80", "74", "Deployment complete", "7/1/19 3:00 PM", "7/1/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("81", "0", "Post Implementation Review", "7/1/19 3:00 PM", "7/4/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("82", "81", "Document lessons learned", "7/1/19 3:00 PM", "7/2/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("83", "81", "Distribute to team members", "7/2/19 3:00 PM", "7/3/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("84", "81", "Create software maintenance team", "7/3/19 3:00 PM", "7/4/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("85", "81", "Post implementation review complete", "7/4/19 3:00 PM", "7/4/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));
        result.Add(new Task("86", "0", "Software development template complete", "7/4/19 3:00 PM", "7/4/19 3:00 PM", "0", ""));

        return result;
    }
    static List<Dependency> CreateDependencies() {
        var result = new List<Dependency>();
        int uniqueID = 0;
        foreach (Task task in Tasks)
        {
            if (task.ParentKey.HasValue)
            {
                result.Add(new Dependency() { Key = uniqueID++, Type = 0, PredecessorKey = task.Key - 1, SuccessorKey = task.Key });
            }
        }
        return result;
    }
    static List<TaskResource> CreateResources() {
        var result = new List<TaskResource>();
        result.Add(new TaskResource() { Key = 1, Name = "Management", Color = "" });
        result.Add(new TaskResource() { Key = 2, Name = "Project Manager", Color = "" });
        result.Add(new TaskResource() { Key = 3, Name = "Analyst", Color = "" });
        result.Add(new TaskResource() { Key = 4, Name = "Developer", Color = "" });
        result.Add(new TaskResource() { Key = 5, Name = "Testers", Color = "" });
        result.Add(new TaskResource() { Key = 6, Name = "Trainers", Color = "" });
        result.Add(new TaskResource() { Key = 7, Name = "Technical Communicators", Color = "" });
        result.Add(new TaskResource() { Key = 8, Name = "Deployment Team", Color = "" });
        return result;
    }
    static List<TaskResourceAssignment> CreateResourceAssignments() {
        var result = new List<TaskResourceAssignment>();
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 0, TaskKey = 2, ResourceKey = 1 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 1, TaskKey = 3, ResourceKey = 1 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 2, TaskKey = 4, ResourceKey = 2 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 3, TaskKey = 5, ResourceKey = 2 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 4, TaskKey = 8, ResourceKey = 3 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 5, TaskKey = 9, ResourceKey = 3 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 6, TaskKey = 10, ResourceKey = 2 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 7, TaskKey = 11, ResourceKey = 2 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 8, TaskKey = 11, ResourceKey = 3 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 9, TaskKey = 12, ResourceKey = 3 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 10, TaskKey = 13, ResourceKey = 2 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 11, TaskKey = 14, ResourceKey = 1 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 12, TaskKey = 14, ResourceKey = 2 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 13, TaskKey = 15, ResourceKey = 2 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 14, TaskKey = 18, ResourceKey = 3 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 15, TaskKey = 19, ResourceKey = 3 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 16, TaskKey = 20, ResourceKey = 3 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 17, TaskKey = 21, ResourceKey = 1 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 18, TaskKey = 22, ResourceKey = 1 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 19, TaskKey = 23, ResourceKey = 1 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 20, TaskKey = 23, ResourceKey = 2 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 21, TaskKey = 26, ResourceKey = 4 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 22, TaskKey = 27, ResourceKey = 4 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 23, TaskKey = 28, ResourceKey = 4 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 24, TaskKey = 29, ResourceKey = 4 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 25, TaskKey = 30, ResourceKey = 4 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 26, TaskKey = 33, ResourceKey = 5 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 27, TaskKey = 34, ResourceKey = 5 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 28, TaskKey = 36, ResourceKey = 5 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 29, TaskKey = 37, ResourceKey = 5 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 30, TaskKey = 38, ResourceKey = 5 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 31, TaskKey = 39, ResourceKey = 5 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 32, TaskKey = 40, ResourceKey = 5 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 33, TaskKey = 43, ResourceKey = 5 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 34, TaskKey = 44, ResourceKey = 5 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 35, TaskKey = 45, ResourceKey = 5 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 36, TaskKey = 46, ResourceKey = 5 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 37, TaskKey = 49, ResourceKey = 6 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 38, TaskKey = 50, ResourceKey = 6 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 39, TaskKey = 51, ResourceKey = 6 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 40, TaskKey = 52, ResourceKey = 6 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 41, TaskKey = 53, ResourceKey = 6 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 42, TaskKey = 54, ResourceKey = 6 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 43, TaskKey = 55, ResourceKey = 6 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 44, TaskKey = 58, ResourceKey = 7 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 45, TaskKey = 59, ResourceKey = 7 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 46, TaskKey = 60, ResourceKey = 7 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 47, TaskKey = 61, ResourceKey = 7 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 48, TaskKey = 62, ResourceKey = 7 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 49, TaskKey = 63, ResourceKey = 7 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 50, TaskKey = 64, ResourceKey = 7 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 51, TaskKey = 65, ResourceKey = 7 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 52, TaskKey = 68, ResourceKey = 2 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 53, TaskKey = 70, ResourceKey = 8 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 54, TaskKey = 71, ResourceKey = 8 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 55, TaskKey = 72, ResourceKey = 8 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 56, TaskKey = 75, ResourceKey = 8 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 57, TaskKey = 76, ResourceKey = 8 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 58, TaskKey = 77, ResourceKey = 8 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 59, TaskKey = 78, ResourceKey = 8 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 60, TaskKey = 79, ResourceKey = 8 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 61, TaskKey = 82, ResourceKey = 2 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 62, TaskKey = 83, ResourceKey = 2 });
        result.Add(new TaskResourceAssignment() { Key = 63, TaskKey = 84, ResourceKey = 2 });
        return result;
    }
}
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