How can I set an automatic update of task start date?

Botond S. shared this question 2 years ago
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Hello,

I would like to set a dependency between two tasks:

as soon as task 1 ends, task 2 shall start. This dependency shall be automatically updated, If I change the duration of task 1.

Currently, If I reduce the duration of task 1, task 2 start date stays the same.

This is very annoying, because the overall project time stays the same, and i have to check everything again manually, if there is any gap.


I'm using Enterprise version 20.1.231


THX for you help

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The "remove slack" button might help. If your project isn’t too complex.

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Hi Botond,

you're using the wrong dependency. It hast du be "Finish to Start".

But you still have to remove the puffer. Puffer-time is needed in projects and therefore the are not removed automatically.

Best, Andreas

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Thank you all for the fast responses.

These helped. To apply both tips, were needed.

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If you have mm enterprise you need to have MSA so you are entitled to the latest version ( 21 for windows) Talk to your system admin about the upgrade.

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