Abstract: Project data is used to create dynamic reports that automatically update when the project data changes. The selected project data is used for the display of one or more graphical objects (e.g. charts, tables). A graphical user interface (GUI) may be used to select project data fields from the project data. The selected data fields are used to determine the project data to access that is then mapped to a format understood by the graphical object (e.g. project data storage format to a cross tabular format). The graphical object is configured to treat the selected project data as a data source. When the project data changes, the graphical object is automatically updated.

Abstract: Technologies are described herein for providing a pan and zoom control in conjunction with a timeline for navigating project schedule data in a project management application. The project management application displays a pan and zoom control in conjunction with a project schedule timeline, with the pan and zoom control at a position and of a size relative to the timeline that reflects the temporal scope of project schedule data currently displayed. The pan and zoom control is configured to allow a user to move and resize the control along the timeline. Upon detecting movement or resizing of the pan and zoom control, the project management application will change the scope of the project schedule data displayed to match the time period represented by the new position and/or new size of the pan and zoom control in relation to the timeline.