Procedures for Task Dependencies
There are several methods for creating and modifying dependencies between tasks.
You can only create dependent relationships for items that are at the lowest level of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). These are the lowest child-level, or lowest leaf nodes, of the WBS. They display under a parent level but have no WBS children of their own. For the purpose of task dependencies, these are referred to as "tasks" but they may be phases, tasks, labor codes, or lower indent levels, depending on the WBS structure.
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- Create a Dependency Using the Edit Dependencies Dialog Box
Use the Edit Dependencies dialog box on the Schedule tab to enter details for the dependency. This includes the predecessor tasks, relationship type for each task, and any lag or lead time. - Create a Dependency Using the Set FS Relationship Option
After tasks are created in a project, you can create a predecessor relationship between them to establish a dependent relationship. - Remove Predecessor Relationships Between Tasks
You can remove previously established predecessor relationships between tasks. - Change Task Start or Finish Dates
When you change the start and finish dates for a task on the Schedule tab, the dates automatically update on the Labor, Expense, Consultant, and Unit Planning tabs. - Change Task Dates to ASAP
When you set task dependencies, you can create additional float between a successor and predecessor without adding lag or lead time. To do this, you can change all task dates to ASAP (as soon as possible). When you use the ASAP option, you remove the float before the start of the successor. - Add Lag or Lead Time Between Tasks
You can add lag or lead time between tasks. - View the Entire Gantt Chart
You can expand the view of the Gantt chart.
Parent Topic: Creating and Scheduling Plans