Dependencies

Got tasks that need to be knocked out in a certain order? That's where dependencies come in handy! For example, let's say you have to build a bike before you can ride it. In that case, the "Ride bike" task depends on the "Build bike” task. 

Currently, TeamGantt only supports finish-to-start dependencies, as outlined below. 

How to create a dependency

There are 3 ways to create dependencies in TeamGantt.

1) Simply click the dot at the end of the task, and drag it to the beginning of the dependent task.

 After you drag the line, the dependency should look like this:

2) Another way to create a dependency would be to click the dot at the end of the task. Then, select the "+" sign on the desired dependent task or use the "Search" bar to search for the desired task. 

3) The last way to create a task is by opening the task details window. Simply click "Add" to select a task you would like to create a dependency with. 

If the dependency line is red, that means a task is scheduled to start before the previous task ends. In the example below, you can fix it by dragging the successor task to the right so it starts the day after the predecessor task ends. That simple move will turn your dependency line gray again!

You can also fix an invalid dependency by hovering over the task name to select the triple dot icon and selecting "Fix invalid dependencies" from the drop-down.  

Are your valid dependencies appearing red? See this article for helpful tips!

Establishing dependencies between multiple tasks

Hot keys enable you to add dependencies between multiple tasks at the same time. Here's how:

1) Start by holding Shift and selecting all the tasks you want to connect together.

2) Then click Shift+D to create dependencies between the series of tasks.

How to delete a dependency

There are 2 ways you can delete dependencies between tasks.

1)   From Edit mode: Double-click on a task bar to open the Task Details window. You'll see a list of all dependencies at the bottom of this window. Simply click the (x) icon to delete a dependency.

2)   From the gantt chart view: Hover your cursor over the dependency line you wish to delete, and click on the blue dot that appears. 

A new window showing the established dependencies will pop up. Simply click the  (x) icon to the left of the dependency to delete it. 

Watch this video to learn more about dependencies:

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