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Using advanced dependencies in enterprise project types - web version
Hi Team,
Is there a way to use the advanced task dependencies function in Project for web/ Enterprise projects? In the desktop version I could find a way to change the linking type from the default to others like finish to finish, but I don't know how to do it in the web version in case of enterprise project types.
Thank you!
- In Project for the Web or Project for the Web in combination with Project for the Web Enterprise, task dependencies are an essential aspect of project management. While the web version may not have as many advanced features as the desktop version, you can still manage task dependencies effectively. However, the exact feature set and interface may change over time, so it's essential to refer to the most current documentation or consult your organization's administrator for the most accurate information.
- ZsofiH --
Now I am really confused! You will me that you are using Project Online and you have the desktop app installed as well. But have you connected your desktop app (Microsoft Project Professional) to your Project Online system? That is the first step that is required to get these two tools to talk with one another. Then you can do all of your task, resource, and assignment planning in Microsoft Project and publish your project to Project Online. And during task planning, you will have all four dependency types available, as well as Lag time and Lead time. Hope this helps.Our company has MS Project E3 online and we're using a trial for training in creating a project, but we can't see Lag and Lead time options.
We can't install the desktop version either.
Please advise.
- ZsofiH --
Yes, advanced dependencies were added fairly recently as a new feature in Project for the Web. It now offers all four dependency types found in Microsoft Project, including Finish to Start, Start to Start, Finish to Finish, and Start to Finish. However, you CANNOT add Lag time or Lead time to dependencies in Project for the Web.
To use this new feature, you will need to add the Dependents (after) and/or Depends On columns. To set a dependency for a task, click in either of these columns. Project for the Web will display a pick list of possible tasks to which you can link the selected task. In the pick list, click the |> symbol at the right end of the task to which you want to link, and in the flyout menu, select the Dependency Type you want to specify. You can repeat this process to link a single task to multiple other tasks as well.
Hope this helps.- Hi Dale, Thank you for your reply!
I am afraid using Enterprise project types in the web version doesn't offer you these columns. Predecessors field can be added only to any kind of view.
I could not find the function where I can set what kind of dependency I would like to use. The only option is the default.- ZsofiH --
Now I'm really confused. Are you using Project for the Web (project.microsoft.com) or are you using Project Online (companyname.sharepoint.com/sites/pwa)? The reason I ask is because in Project for the Web, there is no Predecessors or Successors columns. There are the Dependents (after) and Depends On columns. Please let me know and we will try to help you.
