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You can create custom field and also set what we call Field Lists. In each view under Configuration you can select which “Field List” is associated with your view. The Field list in the spreadsheets is the list of columns and their order.

Thank you for the message…. the current annotation capability is only the Resource Name. We are looking at opening an Annotation dialog box to let users select which information to include. I am not sure if it is in the Pending release but is on the road map.

Thank you for reaching out and expressing interest in learning ProjectLibre — we’re excited to have you here!

ProjectLibre is a powerful project management tool used in over 190 countries, and it’s a great platform to build your project scheduling and planning skills. Whether you’re managing a school project or preparing for a career in project management, you’re starting in the right place.

To help you get started:

📘 Beginner’s Guide: Check out our Getting Started Guide for step-by-step instructions on creating your first project.

🎓 Tutorial Videos: Visit our YouTube channel for quick tutorials on key features.

💬 Ask Questions: Don’t hesitate to post any questions you have here on the forum—we’re here to support you.

We also encourage students to explore ProjectLibre Cloud, our new AI-powered cloud platform, ideal for remote project collaboration and more advanced scheduling capabilities.

Welcome aboard, and we look forward to supporting your learning journey!

Thank you for reaching out and expressing interest in learning ProjectLibre — we’re excited to have you here!

ProjectLibre is a powerful project management tool used in over 190 countries, and it’s a great platform to build your project scheduling and planning skills. Whether you’re managing a school project or preparing for a career in project management, you’re starting in the right place.

To help you get started:

📘 Beginner’s Guide: Check out our Getting Started Guide for step-by-step instructions on creating your first project.

🎓 Tutorial Videos: Visit our YouTube channel for quick tutorials on key features.

💬 Ask Questions: Don’t hesitate to post any questions you have here on the forum—we’re here to support you.

We also encourage students to explore ProjectLibre Cloud, our new AI-powered cloud platform, ideal for remote project collaboration and more advanced scheduling capabilities.

Welcome aboard, and we look forward to supporting your learning journey!

If you are still having a problem, why don’t you try installing 1.9.3 and opening. You can download from Sourceforge.net and ProjectLibre Files. You will find the 1.9.3.

That is a good suggestion… we do have a lot of companies migrating from Microsoft Project or ProjectLibre Desktop to the cloud version. Currently it is singular… Important note on Importing with Resource Assignments. ProjectLibre Cloud will “Map” your resoure assignments from the desktop task/resoure assignments to the cloud. However, there needs to be a resoure in the Resource Pool to ‘map’. The most common fields to map are Name and Email address. It is case sensitive so for example Sara on the desktop will not map to sara in the cloud.

1) create Resources in the Cloud
2) Import Project
3) Map assignments and choose field to map
4) View any that are not going to map and then Import

Once again, great suggestion and we have a new release coming next month. It will not be in that release but on our list

Yes, it is fixed on the Cloud version but on the desktop it is going to take another major update. ProjectLibre is built on Java Swing, which does not scale automatically on high-DPI displays (like 4K monitors) unless extra scaling support is manually implemented. The result:

Tiny fonts, icons, and UI elements that are nearly unreadable

No built-in scaling or magnification in ProjectLibre itself

✅ Workarounds You Can Try
1. Force DPI scaling using Java flags
If you’re running on Windows or macOS, you can launch ProjectLibre with high-DPI overrides:

Windows (using a .bat file to launch):

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java -Dsun.java2d.uiScale=2.0 -jar projectlibre.jar
(Replace 2.0 with your preferred scale, e.g. 1.5, 1.75.)

macOS:
If you’re launching via the .app, you’d need to modify the Java command in the app bundle’s Info.plist or run.sh to add:

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-Dsun.java2d.uiScale=2.0
⚠ Note: On macOS, this can be a bit tricky because the .app wraps the JVM. If you want step-by-step help editing the .app launch script, I can guide you through it.

2. Lower screen resolution temporarily
On a 4K monitor, you can temporarily reduce the screen resolution (e.g. to 1920×1080) when using ProjectLibre. This is not ideal, but it makes the UI usable.

3. Use compatibility settings (Windows)
Right-click ProjectLibre.exe or its shortcut → Properties → Compatibility → Change high DPI settings
Check Override high DPI scaling behavior and set it to System (Enhanced).

📌 Status and Future Fixes
The ProjectLibre team is aware of HiDPI issues. But because the desktop version is still Java Swing-based, there’s no simple fix …. a significant update.

ProjectLibre Cloud, the SaaS version, works in the browser and does scale properly on 4K monitors. If you’re open to switching, you’ll likely have a much better experience.

`One of the most powerful—and often overlooked—features in ProjectLibre is the ability to zoom in and out on every view. Whether you’re fine-tuning dates in your Gantt chart or inspecting a high-level network diagram, you control exactly how much of your plan you see at once and the size of the nodes in different views.

🔍 Gantt Chart Zoom Levels
In the Gantt Chart view, zooming doesn’t change font size—it compresses or expands the time scale. Use the zoom buttons or menu to switch between:

Day view (each column = one calendar day)

3-Day view (ideal for short projects)

Week view (one column per work week)

Month view (great for high-level planning)

Quarter view (perfect for executive overviews)

Each step compresses or stretches the timeline, so you can see all 200 tasks in a single screen, or zoom all the way in to adjust start/end times within a single day.

📊 Spreadsheet & Resource Views
Zoom isn’t limited to charts—any sheet-like view also scales:

Resource Sheet, Task Usage, Cost Tables, etc.: zooming here changes row heights and column widths, letting you pack more detail on-screen or blow it up for readability.

You’ll still have full access to sorting, filtering, and editing—just at your preferred scale.

🌐 WBS & Network Diagram Responsiveness
In the WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) and Network Diagram views, zoom acts similarly to a responsive design:

Zoom In: nodes grow larger, show more text (longer task names, more fields).

Zoom Out: nodes shrink, labels abbreviate or truncate, and the entire diagram fits together neatly.

This dynamic resizing helps you navigate even the most complex project structures without losing context. Collapse or expand summary tasks alongside zooming to focus on just the sections you need.

🚀 How to Zoom
Toolbar Buttons: Look for the magnifying-glass icons in the view’s toolbar.

Menu Commands:

View → Zoom In / Zoom Out in the Gantt Chart or Spreadsheet menus

Ctrl + ‘+’ / Ctrl + ‘–’ (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + ‘+’ / Cmd + ‘–’ (macOS)

Mouse Wheel: In some views, holding Ctrl/Cmd while scrolling will zoom.

Why Zoom Matters
Macro vs. Micro: Switch easily between big-picture roadmaps and detailed task edits.

Screen Real Estate: Optimize what you see on different monitor sizes or projector screens.

Presentation-Ready: Zoom out for a clean, slide-friendly view; zoom in to highlight specifics.

Give it a try next time you’re in ProjectLibre—zooming transforms how you interact with your entire schedule. Let us know which view you find most improved by zoom!