When a “mandatory dependency” is set between 2 tasks, the 1st task to be accomplished (the “predecessor”) must be set to completed before the 2nd (the “successor”) may be started. On the other hand, a “nonmandatory dependency” allows you to begin work on the successor task even if its predecessor(s) is/are not completed. When tasks linked […]
Articles Tagged: Task Dependencies
We would like to create a master project template, create projects with that template and then eliminate extraneous tasks. Is that possible?
The idea is to create a master template with all tasks that potentially will need to be performed when a real project based on this template is set up. Task dependencies will need to be set up around the tasks that may be deleted and a precise step-by-step will need to be followed. Here is […]
What are task dependencies?
In most projects, certain tasks cannot begin unless another is completed. This can be difficult to manage when the project is complex and contains a high number of tasks that depend on the successful completion of others. This is where task dependencies come in. Task dependencies let you decide when a task can be started. […]
Can I add a successor when setting up a task dependency?
A successor cannot be added to a task per se. Actually, a task becomes a successor when a predecessor is added to it. Setting dependencies is easier through the Task Gantt Chart and is suggested.
How does the Finish-to-Start dependency work?
A “Finish-to-Start” mandatory dependency means that a predecessor task must be set to completed before its successor may be started. If a lag time is also provided on the “Finish-to-Start” mandatory dependency, that time will need to elapse (after the predecessor has been set to completed) before the successor task may be started. In AceProject, […]
What’s the Lag Time?
“Lag Time” represents the number of days that must elapse after a predecessor task is completed before its successor may be started. For instance, if task 1 (the predecessor) is to apply the 1st coat of paint on a wall and task 2 (the successor) is to apply the 2nd coat of paint, a lag […]
I would like to set up dependencies but the Predecessor Task drop-down is empty. How must I proceed?
For a task to appear in the predecessor drop-down, it must have both an Estimated Start Date and Estimated End Date. However, if you have a string of dependent tasks, it is not necessary to provide an estimated start and estimated end date for all tasks prior to setting the dependencies. All you need to […]