Create a dependency from the planning console

Create a dependency between two tasks on the planning console.

Before you begin

Role required: it_project_manager

About this task

You can create any type of dependency. See Parent-child rollup task calculations for an explanation of each type.

You can also create dependencies by using the Predecessor column on the Planning Console. See Predecessor dependencies in the planning console for more information.

Procedure

1. Select a task on the Gantt chart portion of the planning console.
   A white circle appears on either end of the task, one at the start of the task and the other at the end of the task.
2. To create a dependency, select one of the white circles and drag it to the start or end of another task.
3. Double-click the dependency line to see the dependency on the Planned Task Relationship form.
4. Confirm that your dependency is correct.
   You can make changes to the dependency as needed.

• Add an external dependency on planning console
  Add an external dependency between two projects on the planning console. Use the work breakdown structure (WBS) column of the planning console to create a dependency between the different projects tasks.
• Modify a project task dependency
  Modify a dependency when editing the tasks that are linked in the dependency, the dependency type, or the lag time.
• Remove a dependency
  Use the planning console to remove a dependency that is no longer necessary.

Related concepts

• Client side planning console
• Gantt chart
• Custom columns in the planning console

Related tasks

• Open the project planning console
• Create a parent-child relationship on the planning console
• Modify a project task dependency

Related reference

• Planning console tasks
• Predecessor dependencies in the planning console