Add internal project task dependencies from Project Workspace

  • Release version: Xanadu
  • Updated August 1, 2024
  • 1 minute to read
  • Create dependencies between project tasks using the interactive UI of Project Workspace.

    Before you begin

    Ensure that you have the Dependency Lines toggle enabled on the settings of the timeline. For information on how to update the settings, see Personalize the planning page view in Project Workspace.

    Role required: it_project_manager

    Procedure

    1. Select a project to open it from the planning page.
      For information on how to navigate to the planning page, see Access the new Project Workspace.
    2. Create task dependencies in one of the following ways.
      OptionAction
      From the data grid
      Use the dependency type-ahead feature.
      1. Double-click the dependency cell of the project task.
      2. Select the task to set as a dependency to this task.
      3. Select the type of dependency to be applied.
      4. Select the lag period to be applied to the dependency.
      From the timeline view
      Draw a dependency line.
      1. Place the cursor on the task bar for which you want to create the dependency.
      2. Draw a line from the circle on one end of the bar and drop it on the circle of the dependent task bar.

        Draw dependency lines.

      The created dependency is shown as a line between the two task bars, on the timeline view.

    What to do next

    You can edit the dependency. For more information, see Update the dependency details for tasks from Project Workspace.