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title: "Analysis"
url: "https://help.nodeslinks.com/en/article/analysis"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-09-09T20:29:00.395Z"
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# Analysis

You can configure workspace-level calculation preferences by clicking on **“Analysis”** under **Functional Settings** in the Admin left navigation bar.

The Analysis page allows you to select the **Critical Path calculation mode** that will be used across the workspace. This setting determines the method used to identify the activities that drive the overall project completion date. 

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### Available calculation modes

| Calculation mode | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Longest Path** | The critical path is taken directly from the longest path as defined in the uploaded `.xer` |
| **Total Float** | The critical path is calculated based on the float values of activities. |

### To change the Critical Path calculation mode:

1.  Navigate to **Admin** from the main navigation bar.
2.  Under **Functional Settings**, click **“Analysis.”**
3.  Open the **“Critical Path calculation mode”** drop-down list.
4.  Select either **“Longest Path”** or **“Total Float.”**
5.  Click **“Save”** to apply the selected calculation preference.

The selected setting is applied at workspace level and will be used when determining the critical path in project schedule analysis.

> 🧠 This setting affects how the project’s critical path is displayed across the platform — including in Timelines, Paths, and Reports.