Inaccurate Dependencies

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noleaholic

Sometimes after I define a dependency to a prior task, the dates do not align
up or it appears the dependency never took. I have to delete the task number
that I entered into the dependency field then re-enter the dependency again
for the dates to align up correctly. It can be a challenge having to review
each dependency ensuring that each of the dates linked properly on a 6000
line item project plan. Also, is there some utility that will audit each of
the defined dependencies ensuring the dates are aligned properly. Any help,
advice, or suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
 
J

Jim Aksel

Make certain calculations are set to automatic, or press F9.
Tools/Options.../Calculations (tab) select automatic.

Perhaps the best way to inspect predecessor relationships is graphically.
Use the format wizard. We usually do not show the task dependencies because
it draws lines all over the chart. It is, however, certainly easy to
visually inspect the cascade of FS running down the line.

Of course, you can always insert the predecessor/successor columns.
Generally, there should be no blanks on any detail level tasks. Summary
lines should nearly always be blank for predecessor/successors.
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