Auto calculate tasks in MS Project
I have two tasks, named Task 1 and Task 2.
Task 2 has two dependancies:
it must start on a specific date (later than the start of Task 1)
it must finish at the exact time of Task's 1 finish FF
I created these dependancies without any problem, wrote them in Predecessors column, but the problem is that the duration of Task 1 may vary, so when i am changind it's duration, Task 2 is not keeping both of the dependancies, only the FF one. Even in the Advanced tab of this task i wrote must start on a specific date.
I managed to to something, inserted another task between these two, let's call it Task 3.
I deleted any dependencies of Task 2, set it to auto schedule and then gave it two dependencies. Task 1 "FF" and Task 3 "SS". Problem is that when i am changing the duration of Task 1, Task 2 is still not auto calculating it's own duration and sticks with the FF function only. But if i click on the Predecessors column and then respect links, it's working. Anyhow, i have have multiple tasks like Task 2 along the project so it's uncomfortable to insert so many Task 3 workarounds ...
So, here is what i need from this task:
To keep the specified start date, to keep the FF dependency and automatically calculate it's duration if i will change the Task 1 dates.
Any help?
microsoft-project
edited Jul 1 '14 at 8:44
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I have two tasks, named Task 1 and Task 2.
Task 2 has two dependancies:
it must start on a specific date (later than the start of Task 1)
it must finish at the exact time of Task's 1 finish FF
I created these dependancies without any problem, wrote them in Predecessors column, but the problem is that the duration of Task 1 may vary, so when i am changind it's duration, Task 2 is not keeping both of the dependancies, only the FF one. Even in the Advanced tab of this task i wrote must start on a specific date.
I managed to to something, inserted another task between these two, let's call it Task 3.
I deleted any dependencies of Task 2, set it to auto schedule and then gave it two dependencies. Task 1 "FF" and Task 3 "SS". Problem is that when i am changing the duration of Task 1, Task 2 is still not auto calculating it's own duration and sticks with the FF function only. But if i click on the Predecessors column and then respect links, it's working. Anyhow, i have have multiple tasks like Task 2 along the project so it's uncomfortable to insert so many Task 3 workarounds ...
So, here is what i need from this task:
To keep the specified start date, to keep the FF dependency and automatically calculate it's duration if i will change the Task 1 dates.
Any help?
microsoft-project
edited Jul 1 '14 at 8:44
Jens Erat
12.9k114660
asked Jul 1 '14 at 8:12
i5sec0ndzi5sec0ndz
114
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I have two tasks, named Task 1 and Task 2.
Task 2 has two dependancies:
it must start on a specific date (later than the start of Task 1)
it must finish at the exact time of Task's 1 finish FF
I created these dependancies without any problem, wrote them in Predecessors column, but the problem is that the duration of Task 1 may vary, so when i am changind it's duration, Task 2 is not keeping both of the dependancies, only the FF one. Even in the Advanced tab of this task i wrote must start on a specific date.
I managed to to something, inserted another task between these two, let's call it Task 3.
I deleted any dependencies of Task 2, set it to auto schedule and then gave it two dependencies. Task 1 "FF" and Task 3 "SS". Problem is that when i am changing the duration of Task 1, Task 2 is still not auto calculating it's own duration and sticks with the FF function only. But if i click on the Predecessors column and then respect links, it's working. Anyhow, i have have multiple tasks like Task 2 along the project so it's uncomfortable to insert so many Task 3 workarounds ...
So, here is what i need from this task:
To keep the specified start date, to keep the FF dependency and automatically calculate it's duration if i will change the Task 1 dates.
Any help?
microsoft-project
edited Jul 1 '14 at 8:44
Jens Erat
12.9k114660
asked Jul 1 '14 at 8:12
i5sec0ndzi5sec0ndz
114
I have two tasks, named Task 1 and Task 2.
Task 2 has two dependancies:
it must start on a specific date (later than the start of Task 1)
it must finish at the exact time of Task's 1 finish FF
I created these dependancies without any problem, wrote them in Predecessors column, but the problem is that the duration of Task 1 may vary, so when i am changind it's duration, Task 2 is not keeping both of the dependancies, only the FF one. Even in the Advanced tab of this task i wrote must start on a specific date.
I managed to to something, inserted another task between these two, let's call it Task 3.
I deleted any dependencies of Task 2, set it to auto schedule and then gave it two dependencies. Task 1 "FF" and Task 3 "SS". Problem is that when i am changing the duration of Task 1, Task 2 is still not auto calculating it's own duration and sticks with the FF function only. But if i click on the Predecessors column and then respect links, it's working. Anyhow, i have have multiple tasks like Task 2 along the project so it's uncomfortable to insert so many Task 3 workarounds ...
So, here is what i need from this task:
To keep the specified start date, to keep the FF dependency and automatically calculate it's duration if i will change the Task 1 dates.
Any help?
microsoft-project
microsoft-project
edited Jul 1 '14 at 8:44
Jens Erat
12.9k114660
asked Jul 1 '14 at 8:12
i5sec0ndzi5sec0ndz
114
edited Jul 1 '14 at 8:44
Jens Erat
12.9k114660
asked Jul 1 '14 at 8:12
i5sec0ndzi5sec0ndz
114
edited Jul 1 '14 at 8:44
Jens Erat
12.9k114660
edited Jul 1 '14 at 8:44
Jens Erat
12.9k114660
edited Jul 1 '14 at 8:44
Jens Erat
12.9k114660
12.9k114660
asked Jul 1 '14 at 8:12
i5sec0ndzi5sec0ndz
114
asked Jul 1 '14 at 8:12
i5sec0ndzi5sec0ndz
114
asked Jul 1 '14 at 8:12
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Ok, here's what to do:
On the Advanced tab set the Task Type of Task 2 to be "Fixed Work"
Link Task 2 to Task 1 with a Start-to-Start dependancy (include some lag if you wish to start it a fixed amount after Task 1 starts)
Go to the cell containing the Finish Date of Task 1 and Ctrl-C it to copy the date into the cut buffer
Go to the cell containing the Finish Date of Task 2. Right click, Paste Special and select Paste Link
You will now find that as Task 1 changes duration, Task 2 will also change duration to match it, and will always start on the designated start date (plus any lag you added)
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Ok, here's what to do:
On the Advanced tab set the Task Type of Task 2 to be "Fixed Work"
Link Task 2 to Task 1 with a Start-to-Start dependancy (include some lag if you wish to start it a fixed amount after Task 1 starts)
Go to the cell containing the Finish Date of Task 1 and Ctrl-C it to copy the date into the cut buffer
Go to the cell containing the Finish Date of Task 2. Right click, Paste Special and select Paste Link
You will now find that as Task 1 changes duration, Task 2 will also change duration to match it, and will always start on the designated start date (plus any lag you added)
answered Jul 8 '14 at 14:10
Marv MillsMarv Mills
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Ok, here's what to do:
On the Advanced tab set the Task Type of Task 2 to be "Fixed Work"
Link Task 2 to Task 1 with a Start-to-Start dependancy (include some lag if you wish to start it a fixed amount after Task 1 starts)
Go to the cell containing the Finish Date of Task 1 and Ctrl-C it to copy the date into the cut buffer
Go to the cell containing the Finish Date of Task 2. Right click, Paste Special and select Paste Link
You will now find that as Task 1 changes duration, Task 2 will also change duration to match it, and will always start on the designated start date (plus any lag you added)
answered Jul 8 '14 at 14:10
Marv MillsMarv Mills
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Ok, here's what to do:
On the Advanced tab set the Task Type of Task 2 to be "Fixed Work"
Link Task 2 to Task 1 with a Start-to-Start dependancy (include some lag if you wish to start it a fixed amount after Task 1 starts)
Go to the cell containing the Finish Date of Task 1 and Ctrl-C it to copy the date into the cut buffer
Go to the cell containing the Finish Date of Task 2. Right click, Paste Special and select Paste Link
You will now find that as Task 1 changes duration, Task 2 will also change duration to match it, and will always start on the designated start date (plus any lag you added)
answered Jul 8 '14 at 14:10
Marv MillsMarv Mills
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Ok, here's what to do:
On the Advanced tab set the Task Type of Task 2 to be "Fixed Work"
Link Task 2 to Task 1 with a Start-to-Start dependancy (include some lag if you wish to start it a fixed amount after Task 1 starts)
Go to the cell containing the Finish Date of Task 1 and Ctrl-C it to copy the date into the cut buffer
Go to the cell containing the Finish Date of Task 2. Right click, Paste Special and select Paste Link
You will now find that as Task 1 changes duration, Task 2 will also change duration to match it, and will always start on the designated start date (plus any lag you added)
answered Jul 8 '14 at 14:10
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answered Jul 8 '14 at 14:10
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