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Changing Dependencies and Adding Scheduling Constraints

Set a predecessor's dependency type and give a task an ASAP or ALAP constraint.

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Written by Sophia Colapietro

Change a predecessor's dependency type

  1. Double-click the task to open Task Properties.

  2. Open the Predecessors tab.

  3. Tick the task that has to happen first, then choose the dependency type, for example Finish-to-start.

  4. Click Save Task.

Read the dependency like a sentence: (the ticked task) must finish to start (this task). The same logic applies to the other types:

  • Finish-to-start: this task starts after the predecessor finishes.

  • Start-to-start: this task starts when the predecessor starts.

  • Finish-to-finish: this task finishes when the predecessor finishes.

  • Start-to-finish: this task finishes when the predecessor starts.

Add a scheduling constraint

A scheduling constraint controls when gantterAi™ places an auto-scheduled task.

  1. In Task Properties, click the gear icon at the top right to open the advanced settings.

  2. Choose a constraint, for example As soon as possible (ASAP) or As late as possible (ALAP).

  3. Click Save Task.

Scheduling constraints are different from the constraints you log in Risks, B&I. See Risks, Blockers and Issues Overview.

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