When one task cannot be done unless another task is done first, set up a dependency
to track the relationship between the two tasks.
For example, if the deadline for a task changes, the tasks that depend on that task
can automatically be rescheduled to reflect the change.
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Click Tasks in the project navigation bar.
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On the Task Summary page, find the task folder containing
the task to which you want to add dependencies.
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Click the task name.
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On the Task Details page, click the
Dependencies tab.
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On the Task Dependencies page, click
Add in the Predecessors or
Successorssection.
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In the Add Predecessor window or the Add
Successor window, choose a task.
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Enter Task ID - If you know the task ID, you can
enter it directly.
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Add from History - The History is a list of tasks
that you have submitted or edited.
Note: To create multiple dependencies, enter multiple task IDs separated by
commas, or use the ctrl key and select multiple tasks
from the history list.
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Click Next.
The Add Predecessor or the Add Successor
window shows the dependencies you have added.