Project for the Web - subtask identifier?

Hi there Is there an easy way to identify whether a task in Project for the Web is a subtask? I'm hoping to display main project tasks only in Power BI (including a main task without subtasks). An...

Dale_HowardMVP
Apr 28, 2023
MAC --

The only way I can see to do this would be to use the Outline Number field. Insert that field in the Grid view and take a look at the numbering scheme. Perhaps you can use the data from this field to help you generate your Power BI report. Hope this helps.

Paul_Mather

MVP

May 01, 2023

Hello MAC ,

Can't you use the msdyn_summary field?

Paul

MAC
Brass Contributor
May 01, 2023
Hi Paul, unfortunately not - filtering on the summary field will only display tasks with subtasks, not standalone tasks.
- Paul_Mather
  MVP
  May 01, 2023
  Hello MAC ,
  
  Now I think I understand what you want to see, can't you use msdyn_parenttask and show only tasks where this field is null?
  
  Paul

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