Project Management - Simple Project

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Hi.

I’m struggling a bit with the Simple Project template:

  1. In the main table I create Task A.
  2. I set a timeline of 1 day. e.g 14/03
  3. I create a second Task B. I leave the timeline empty.
  4. Now… I add a Dependency Column and set Task B to depend on Task A.

The start date on Task B must shift automatically to 15/03. That is not the case.

Could you please assist?

2

Unfortunately, you have to pre-populate dates in the timeline for dependent items before the rules kick-in e.g. 15/03 for Task B

3

These are super basic functions in MS-Project. Disappointing.

5

What worked for me was setting the dates manually for the second task first, just like someone else mentioned.

6

Hi everyone, if you’re open to using apps, Smart Timeline + Duration could help here. It offers more flexibility with timeline calculations and can automatically adjust timelines based on dependencies, start dates, or other columns.

For your use case, you can use this recipe:

Every time period when Timeline1 ends,
set Timeline2 start in X days.

Happy to help if you’d like to explore how it could fit your workflow!