Rudolf Nanne

Explain the problem as you see it

I'm actually surprised that other Tana users haven't suggested this as an idea yet, but for a long time, in Notion, for example, and also other PKM apps, a much-requested feature was the Gantt chart or Timeline view. This is a problem, because the currently available views are not a sufficient alternative (list, table, cards, tabs, calendar). A Gantt chart is an indispensable project management tool that illustrates task start and finish dates, milestones, dependencies between tasks, and assignees.

Why is this a problem for you?

In our industry of construction and project development of real estate projects, a Gantt chart is simply indispensable, because it is actually the only way to keep a good overview of the countless tasks and milestones, from large to small, different (sub) contractors, with emphasis on the interdependencies (think, for example: if the earthworks have not yet been completed, the foundation work cannot yet be started). The chart could be maintained in a separate application, but that would be double work, and it would of course be so convenient to enter all relevant data (interlinked) into Tana, but certainly also to retrieve it from it.

Suggest a solution

MS Project has traditionally been used in our industry, but personally, as indicated, I prefer all data in one application and that is why I am charmed by the timeline implementation of Notion, the necessary dependencies of which were only introduced fairly recently in Dec 2022: https://www.notion.so/help/guides/tasks-manageable-steps-sub-tasks-dependencies
In addition, I have experience with the implementation of ClickUp which is also quite good: https://clickup.com/features/gantt-chart-view

Explain the problem as you see it

Today, I stumbled upon the Twos app, which is gaining popularity and was recently released on ProductHunt. I use my PKM to imitate the (paper) bullet journal method (very useful for ADHD, that's why the author created the system) and Twos does an outstanding job with that (here too, ADHD is the reason why the makers created the app). While it may not make me switch, I would wish to see the Tana team adding these 4 helpful concepts or features (listed below) that I feel are currently missing in Tana.

Why is this a problem for you?

In the ongoing search for the ideal all-in-one workspace tool, I think Tana could be the ultimate solution. However, in order to truly become that ultimate tool, most users would also like to see their favorite features from other tools integrated into Tana. This would bring our search to a definitive end. 🕊

Suggest a solution

1. In Tana we have the node icon in different status appearances, and next to the node icon it is currently possible to insert a task box, checked or unchecked. It would be a nice addition if the possibilities could be expanded following the examples of Twos (might also solve Numbered lists and Long-form writing in Tana):

2. I really like in Twos how you can link your e.g. Gmail calendar(s) and have your meetings appear at the top of your daily page. From there each meeting can be opened as a 'list' which in Tana would be a node. Perfect! Would also solve Google calendar integration):

3. In Tana I currently it's not possible to inserts emojis with the standard Search+Shift+Space (on Chrome OS). Would also solve Create an easier way to search for emojis.

4. Last but not least, in Twos app you have a focus mode that functions as an (adjustable) pomodoro technique timer. Would be nice to have in Tana too.