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Task Dependencies Behavior

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Posted on by Zodix 25

Hi,

Is there a way to change the behavior of the task dependencies in project operations to support the following use case:

  • Task 1, duration 8h, start 2021-04-07, finish 2021-04-07
    • Task 2, duration 8h, start 2021-04-08, finish 2021-04-08, dependent on Task 1
      • Task 3, duration 8h, start 2021-04-09, finish 2021-04-09, dependent on Task 2

The question is: If Task 1 is moved to start date 2021-04-10 I would like the child tasks to be moved accordingly. The desired result should be:

  • Task 1, duration 8h, start 2021-04-10, finish 2021-04-10
    • Task 2, duration 8h, start 2021-04-11, finish 2021-04-11, dependent on Task 1
      • Task 3, duration 8h, start 2021-04-12, finish 2021-04-12, dependent on Task 2

Thanks

Michael

  • Zodix Profile Picture
    Zodix 25 on at
    RE: Task Dependencies Behavior

    Hi Antti,

    Thanks for you fast reply. Unfortunately, it still doesn’t fulfil the requirements I have.

    Michael

  • apa Profile Picture
    apa 8,284 Moderator on at
    RE: Task Dependencies Behavior

    Calendars for the project and resources are still the only things I can think of. When I change tasks, the dependent tasks move forward. Both with and without assignments.

    Before change.

    Tasks-12-to-14.png

    After change.

    Tasks-14-to-16.png

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    Zodix 25 on at
    RE: Task Dependencies Behavior

    Hi Antti, thanks for the answer. I understand that the task is moved to the next working day, but the sub tasks are not following along.

     

    Here is a picture of the original planning:

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    Here is a picture when I have changed the start date of Lesson 1 to the 12th of April. I would like to have the sub tasks to be moved accordingly, Lesson 2 on the 13th and Lesson 3 on the 14th.

     pastedimage1617743012618v1.png

     

    Is this feasible?

     

    Kind Regards

    Michael

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    apa 8,284 Moderator on at
    RE: Task Dependencies Behavior

    Dowert what you're describing is how the task dates do change when dependencies are created. With those specific dates you have a Saturday on the 10th and a Sunday on the 11th. Make sure your calendar template supports weekends as working days.

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