--- title: "App feature tour" canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/DLP/2211905754/App%20feature%20tour" format: markdown --- > Macro (aura-html) ## App overview BigPicture is a powerful project and portfolio management tool that integrates seamlessly with [Jira solutions](https://support.atlassian.com/jira-work-management/docs/what-is-the-jira-family-of-applications/) to help teams manage projects, resources, and priorities efficiently, whether you're working on a single project or overseeing an entire portfolio. The multi-level [security roles](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211580061) ensure no unauthorized person will access the app or your initiative. With BigPicture, you can visualize your projects through Gantt charts, roadmaps, and customizable task structures, enabling clear planning and tracking. It supports [agile, traditional, hybrid, and custom](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211645733) project management methods, allowing teams to adapt to their preferred workflows. [Resource management](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211873093) features help balance workloads, while risk and issue tracking ensures potential problems are addressed early. The main driving force behind the app’s flexibility and unprecedented control are so-called [boxes](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212233786) that allow organizing initiatives, deliverables, risks, teams, and objectives, much like sorting photos into collections. Each box comes with its individual security roles and settings that allow you to adjust your box to perfectly fit your initiative and the teams involved. The app also houses rich [customizable reports](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211711890), providing key insights into project status, performance, and resource use. BigPicture's ability to centralize project data and enhance collaboration ensures that teams stay aligned and projects progress smoothly, all while maintaining alignment with organizational goals. ## [BigPicture modules](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211711655) BigPicture offers a suite of modules designed to streamline project and portfolio management. Each module is tailored to specific needs, such as Gantt charts for planning, roadmaps for strategic alignment, resource management for optimal workload distribution, and agile boards for flexible project execution. You can import and export data from almost every module in different formats, such as PDF and/or CSV. ### [Overview](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212233373) The Overview module, or command center, provides a holistic and comprehensive overview of the individual projects, programs, portfolios, and initiatives managed in your organization. In this module, you can quickly access various boxes, modules, and their configurations. It also provides time-tracking details and summarized data for the visible boxes. **Notable features**: - Quick access to the [box hierarchy](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211645621) - Convenient access to [box lifecycle](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212004764) management - Customizable [filters](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211646060) and [column views](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212266704) - Three distinctive [view modes](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211840925): Hierarchy, Timeline, and Kanban board ### [Gantt](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211872959) The Gantt module is a powerful tool for visualizing and managing project timelines. It lets you create detailed Gantt charts and roadmaps, plan tasks, set dependencies, and track progress. This provides a clear overview of project schedules and helps ensure timely project delivery. It offers flexible features like drag-and-drop scheduling, resource capacity overview, critical path tracking, and the possibility to visualize iterations/sprints directly on the Gantt chart. **Notable features:** - Customizable [task hierarchy](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211124630) - Customizable [filters](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211646060) and [column views](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212266704) - Various [data aggregations](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211583266) on column views - [Gantt timeline](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211583137) with markers, [milestones](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212333348), and [critical path](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211938910) - Project and cross-project [dependencies](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211190587) - [Infobar](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211842796) with comprehensive tasks and box details ### [Scope](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212004592) The Scope module helps you define and manage the boundaries of your projects, initiatives, and tasks. It provides a clear overview of the work involved, helping you break down larger objectives into manageable pieces. This ensures that your project stays focused and aligned with strategic goals. **Notable features**: - Customizable [task hierarchy](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211124630) - Customizable [filters](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211646060) and [column views](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212266704) - Various [data aggregations](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211583266) on column views - [Detail view](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211711984) for quick access to Jira issue details ### [Board](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211938517) The Board module is a powerful tool for visualizing feature delivery dates and cross-team dependencies. It helps teams plan their tasks and coordinate work across teams. It's especially useful during planning sessions, like Program Increment (PI) Planning, Sprint, or iteration planning, as it shows backlog and team capacities. Additionally, the Board module can enhance the way you track [timebox](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211746298) execution. **Notable features**: - Customizable board [filters](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211646060) and filtering by teams - Project and cross-project [dependencies](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211190587) - [Timeline](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212005100) with markers - [Backlog panel](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211581180) - Customizable [card views](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211713298) - Timebox [reports](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211580236) ### [Objectives](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212266497) The Objectives module is a high-level board based on agile Program Increments that focuses on high-level planning, including forecasts and commitments, rather than particular tasks. You can configure it for specific durations, set objectives for the upcoming PI, and then use it to review and change the status of the objectives. **Notable features**: - Convenient access to [timebox lifecycle](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/pages/createpage.action?spaceKey=dlpdraft&title=NEW%20Box%20lifecycle&linkCreation=true&fromPageId=2022958650) management - Objectives reports - Objectives [heatmap mode](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212298949) - [Timeline](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211906426) with markers - [Team picker](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211352191) ### [Resources](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211938799) The Resources module is designed to help teams efficiently manage and allocate resources across projects, programs, and portfolios. It provides a clear overview of team members, their skills, capacities, and availability to help you ensure that the right people are assigned to the right tasks. This module allows for streamlined resource planning, tracking, and optimization, enabling project managers to avoid bottlenecks and ensure smooth project execution. With its intuitive interface, the Resources module empowers teams to make data-driven decisions for better resource utilization and project success. **Notable features**: - Full visibility into resource allocation, workload, availability, capacity, and skills - [Two-level grouping](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211941546) by individuals, projects, teams, and skills - Different [effort modes](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211743971) (Original Estimate, Remaining Estimate, and story points) - Different effort expression units (hours, man-days, percent, story points) - [Yearly timeline view](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212300713) for long-term planning - Customizable [filters](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211646060) and rich visibility options ### [Teams](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212004695) In the Teams module, you create teams and manage team memberships to streamline effort-based planning. These teams can be used across several other modules for quick and easy work assignments. **Notable features**: - Creation of [teams based on Jira teams](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212007540) - Creation of [teams based on Jira groups](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212301246) - An insight into which initiatives teams are assigned to - Convenient team membership management ### [Risk Management](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPMDRAFT/pages/1873740456) The Risk Management module makes it easy to register, assess, and prioritize risks, while also allowing you to track progress and link risks to daily tasks. With this module, you can assess any type of Jira issue as a risk. It’s a simple, user-friendly module with pre-made industry-standard templates for quick setup and use. **Notable features**: - Unlimited [risk registers](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/pages/createpage.action?spaceKey=dlp&title=NEW%20Risk%20registers%20list&linkCreation=true&fromPageId=2211905754) - Customizable [risk matrix templates](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/pages/createpage.action?spaceKey=dlp&title=NEW%20Create%20new%20risk%20register&linkCreation=true&fromPageId=2211905754) - Customizable [risk score formulas](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/pages/createpage.action?spaceKey=dlp&title=NEW%20Risk%20register%20frameworks&linkCreation=true&fromPageId=2211905754) - [Risk reports](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/pages/createpage.action?spaceKey=dlp&title=NEW%20Risks%20table%20-%20reports&linkCreation=true&fromPageId=2211905754) - Customizable [risk column views](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/pages/createpage.action?spaceKey=dlp&title=NEW%20Risks%20table%20%28Risks%20Management%29&linkCreation=true&fromPageId=2211905754) ### [Risks](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211580158) The Risks module is where you can assess the risk probability and consequence and visualize the assessed risks on the heat map or list them in the risk table. **Notable features**: - Customizable [risk heatmap](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211907877) - Customizable [risk table](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211190285) (register) - Display of [issues as risks and risks as issues](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211351665) - Customizable risk register [column view](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211582395) ### [Reports](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211351309) The Reports module helps you visualize and communicate project, program, or portfolio progress in an organized, detailed way through various reports. The reports you generate in this module pull data only from those boxes you have access to. **Notable features**: - Customizable real-time and interactive reports - Various data representation formats (charts, graphs)