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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...
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.
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.
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.- You are right Dale, I got confused by the phrases. Si I use Project Online - web version and I have the desktop version installed too.
- ZsofiH --
Also, I forgot to mention that in Project for the Web, there is no concept of Enterprise Project Types. But in Project Online, Enterprise Project Types are an option that can be configured for different types of projects that are managed with Project Online.