What’s new in Aspose.Tasks for Java 24.9

Release Highlights

Aspose.Tasks for Java 24.9 brings significant Gantt chart rendering improvements with new support for mid-bar shapes and refined baseline bar visualization. It also enhances task validation by adding task references to exceptions and resolves several critical calculation and rendering issues.

New Features

• Gantt Bar Mid-Shape Enhancements:
  Introduced new Gantt bar rendering capabilities including RectangleBottom, LineMiddle, and LineTop shapes, providing more control and fidelity in task visualization.

• Task Reference in Exceptions:
  The TaskValidationException now includes a reference to the task that caused the exception, simplifying debugging and error tracking in complex project plans.

Bug Fixes

• Indent Removal in Gantt Bar Texts:
  Fixed an issue where task name indents were incorrectly rendered in Gantt chart bar labels.

• Baseline Bar Rendering Improvements:
  Resolved multiple bugs affecting the accurate rendering of baseline bars in Gantt charts.

• Assignment Calculation Corrections:
  Addressed calculation errors in PeakUnits, ActualDuration, and Duration for assignments using non-flat work contours.

• Accurate Resource Usage Import:
  Fixed import issues with actual values in resource usage data to ensure integrity during file load operations.

Public API and Backward Incompatible Changes

Added Methods:

• TaskValidationException.getTask() – Retrieves the task that triggered the validation exception.
• BarStyle.getStartShapeType() / setStartShapeType(int)
• BarStyle.getEndShapeType() / setEndShapeType(int)
• BarStyle.getFrom() / setFrom(int)
• BarStyle.getTo() / setTo(int)

Added Enumerations:

• BarShape.HalfHeightBottom – Bottom-aligned half-height bar shape for Gantt rendering.
• BarShape.LineTop – Top-aligned line shape for task bars.
• Shape.Circle – New shape option for bar styling.

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For a complete breakdown, visit Aspose.Tasks for Java 24.9 Release Notes

gantt chart enhancements | taskvalidationexception task info | aspose.tasks peak units fix