Adding a predecessor to a task

Add predecessors to tasks to specify what tasks need to be completed before this task begins.

About this task

In predecessor-based schedules, you can view the tasks that are ready to be worked on. On the My Tasks page, make the following filter selections and click Apply:

• The appropriate company or Any Company
• Show Only Tasks Managed by Me or Show Only Tasks Assigned to Me
• State: Good To Go

To add a predecessor to a task, complete the following steps.

1. On the Schedule page, click the task name.
2. Click Modify Task.
3. Optional: If you are tracking changes to the project, type a reason for the change in the Explanation field.
4. Scroll down to the Predecessors section and select Show Available Predecessors.
5. Select the tasks that must occur before this task.
6. Click Save.