In this article we will show you
how to plan tasks over several weeks
how to reschedule delays simply or with documentation
how to customize the information and structure of your lookahead plan
how to save and print your view
1. Planning with the Lookahead Plan
Video: Lookahead Plan in specter (translated with AI)
Timestamps
0:00- Activate weekly preview in specter and adjust position
0:45- Planning in the weekly preview
3:22- Plan weekends specifically (Ctrl key)
3:55- Move tasks in case of delay (without documentation)
4:51- Document delay: Specify reason & reset start date
5:27- Move tasks & adjust structure/info in the preview
6:40- Print preview & save own view
7:26- Restore your own view and continue planning
Step-by-Step Guide
Open the Lookahead Plan.
Option A – Drag-and-Drop
Use drag-and-drop to select the time period in which the task should take place — e.g. four days or several weeks.
Then drag the desired task onto the selected time frame.
By default, weekends are skipped. To include them, hold down the Ctrl key while dragging.
Option B – Select Dates
Click on the word Plan below the task.
Select a date or date range in the calendar.
One click = single-day task
Two clicks (start and end) = multi-day task
⏱ Shift Tasks in Case of Delays
Option 1: Simple Rescheduling
If a task is delayed, drag it to a later time.
When multiple tasks are selected consecutively, their sequence is preserved.
Option 2: Document a Delay
Right-click the task
Select the Delayed status
Provide a reason (e.g. bad weather)
Set a new start date
The task will be rescheduled automatically — maintaining its original duration and updating the start date.
⚙️ Customize Structure and Displayed Information
Click the Settings icon (gear) in the top right of the Lookahead Plan.
Enable or disable fields such as:
Object status
Delay reason
Task group
Grid position
Use the arrow icons to reorder the columns as needed.
💾 Save and Print Your Custom View
Adjust the view — e.g. change the column layout or zoom level.
Click
Views>Save View, enter a name, and save your layout.You can return to saved views at any time or overwrite existing ones.
To print your current Lookahead Plan, click the
print iconin the top right corner.