Board+
The world's first 4-Dimensional Kanban Board.
Most Kanban boards offer a single dimension: columns. A few offer two with swimlanes. Board+ shatters this limit by allowing you to create a nested 2-D matrix inside every single cell, giving you up to 4 simultaneous axes of organization to visualize complex project data.
Beyond Swimlanes
The Power of 4 Dimensions
Imagine tracking issues by Status and Tracker (L1). What if, inside each of those cells, you could instantly arrange the cards by Priority and Assignee (L2)? Board+ turns chaotic lists into absolute clarity.
Standard Kanban (1D)
Cards move from left to right across simple columns. A basic view that often fails to capture real-world operational complexity.
Swimlane Matrix (2D)
Adding rows (swimlanes) creates a grid. This is where most "advanced" task management software stops innovating.
Board+ Architecture (4D)
A fully interactive matrix nested inside another matrix. 4 independent axes of organization to instantly see exactly what matters most.
Video Placeholder: The Evolution to 4D
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Feature Highlights
Built on Redmine, Not Beside It
Zero additional database tables. Issues are your cards, and standard or custom fields become your dimensions instantly. No redundant data syncing required.
Smart Drag & Drop
Three-tier validation (allow / warn / block) with explanatory dialogs evaluates every drop against your native Redmine workflow rules in real time.
Dependency View (PERT Chart)
Visualize blocking and precedence relationships as an interactive, auto-routed directed graph. Drag to create relations, run cycles detection, and quick-create blockers.
Native Query Integration
Board configurations are stored as Redmine query options. All standard filters work on the board, and you can share layouts using the native query system.
Placeholder: Board+ Matrix View
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What Makes It Different
| Advantage | Description |
|---|---|
| Data model | Works directly with Redmine issues — no additional database tables, no board entities to manage. |
| Board dimensions | Up to 4 simultaneous axes (L1 columns + rows, L2 nested columns + rows) using any field. |
| Custom fields as axes | List, enumeration, version, and user custom fields work as full board dimensions. |
| Workflow enforcement | Three-tier validation (allow/warn/block) prevents invalid states while allowing legitimate moves. |
| Dependency visualization | Built-in PERT-style dependency graph with automatic layout, interactive relation management, and quick-create. |
| Configuration storage | Board layout saved as native Redmine query options — works with existing save/share/filter infrastructure. |
| Filters | Full Redmine query filter engine — every standard and custom field filter works, and active filters dynamically narrow dimension values. |
| Quick create | Context-aware creation respecting workflows, mandatory custom fields, and valid initial statuses for the user's role. |
| Color system | Per-value colors for trackers, statuses, and priorities with gradient interpolation and auto-computation tools. |
| Collapse/fold | Any column or row can be folded independently, with item counts and drag-drop still active on folded cells. |
| Installation | Drop the plugin folder, restart Redmine. No migration needed. No configuration required to get started. |
Requirements & Compatibility
Board+ is designed to be frictionless to install and maintain.
- 🔹 Redmine 5.0 or higher
- 🔹 No database migration required
- 🔹 No external dependencies
Placeholder: PERT Chart / Dependency Graph
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