# Introduction

Advanced reporting and project management for Perfex CRM: Gantt charts, Kanban boards, sprints, AI suggestions, timesheet approvals, and more.

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### 1. Install and Activate

1. Go to **Setup → Modules**
2. Upload and install the module
3. Click **Activate**

See [Installation](/project-roadmap-module-for-perfex-crm/installation.md) for details.

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### 2. Understand the Menu

After activation, **Project Roadmap** appears in the sidebar. Click it to expand the submenu.

**Not sure what a submenu item does?** Use the [**Menu Guide**](/project-roadmap-module-for-perfex-crm/menu-guide.md). It lists every item, what it does, and what (if anything) you need to configure.

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### 3. Use the Main Views

1. Open any project from **Projects**
2. You’ll see the Project Roadmap dashboard (List view)
3. Use the toolbar to switch to **Gantt**, **Kanban**, or **Calendar**

See [Dashboard & Views](/project-roadmap-module-for-perfex-crm/dashboard-views.md) for details.

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## Documentation by Topic

| Topic                                                                                     | What you’ll find                                     |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| [📍 **Menu Guide**](/project-roadmap-module-for-perfex-crm/menu-guide.md)                 | What each submenu item does and how to configure it  |
| [🚀 Installation](/project-roadmap-module-for-perfex-crm/installation.md)                 | Requirements, install steps, updates                 |
| [📊 Dashboard & Views](/project-roadmap-module-for-perfex-crm/dashboard-views.md)         | List, Gantt, Kanban, Calendar views                  |
| [✅ Task Management](/project-roadmap-module-for-perfex-crm/task-management.md)            | Dependencies, subtasks, bookmarks, templates         |
| [🤖 AI Suggestions](/project-roadmap-module-for-perfex-crm/ai-suggestions.md)             | Assignee and due date suggestions                    |
| [🏃 Sprints](/project-roadmap-module-for-perfex-crm/sprints.md)                           | Sprint planning, backlog, board, velocity            |
| [💰 Budget & Invoicing](/project-roadmap-module-for-perfex-crm/budget-invoicing.md)       | EVM, retainers, invoice integration                  |
| [📅 Calendar Sync](/project-roadmap-module-for-perfex-crm/calendar-sync.md)               | Google Calendar, Outlook subscription                |
| [👤 Client Portal](/project-roadmap-module-for-perfex-crm/client-portal.md)               | Milestone approvals, project updates                 |
| [📈 Reporting & Analytics](/project-roadmap-module-for-perfex-crm/reporting-analytics.md) | Export, custom reports, resource allocation          |
| [👥 Collaboration](/project-roadmap-module-for-perfex-crm/collaboration.md)               | Communication hub, timesheet approvals, email digest |
| [⚙️ Settings](/project-roadmap-module-for-perfex-crm/settings.md)                         | Custom fields, workflows, notifications, permissions |
| [🆘 Support](/project-roadmap-module-for-perfex-crm/support.md)                           | Getting help                                         |

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## Common Tasks

| I want to…                     | Go to                                                    |
| ------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| See my bookmarked tasks        | Project Roadmap → Task Bookmarks                         |
| Approve timesheets             | Project Roadmap → Timesheet Approvals                    |
| See who’s working on what      | Project Roadmap → Resource Allocation                    |
| Add custom fields to tasks     | Project Roadmap → Custom Fields                          |
| Set up automated notifications | Project Roadmap → Automated Workflows                    |
| Get project summary emails     | Project Roadmap → Email Digest                           |
| Use AI for task suggestions    | Project Roadmap → AI Suggestions Settings (enable first) |

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## Key Features

* **Gantt charts** – Timeline with dependencies and subtasks
* **Kanban board** – Drag-and-drop by status
* **Calendar** – Month/week view with iCal export
* **Sprints** – Agile planning with backlog and velocity
* **Timesheet approvals** – Approve/reject time from task timers
* **AI suggestions** – Assignee and due date recommendations
* **EVM** – Earned Value Management (PV, EV, AC, CPI, SPI, etc.)
* **Centralized files** – All project files in one place
* **Communication hub** – Discussions, @mentions, attachments
* **Automated workflows** – Trigger actions on events

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**Version:** 1.1.0\
**Author:** Themesic Interactive\
**Support:** [CodeCanyon](https://codecanyon.net/item/project-roadmap-advanced-reporting-for-perfex-crm-projects/26761482)


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