Dependencies in Gantt Timeline View

Dependencies in tasks allow you to define the order in which you want them be actioned and keep an eye on your timeline

The Ayoa Gantt Timeline view can be activated by first selecting 'Task Board' view in your project, then choosing Gantt timeline. Switch between workload, canvas and Gantt Timeline thusly:

To switch on the Auto-update dependencies option, simply open the Board Options in your chosen task board and move the slider to the on position. 

Adding dependencies in Gantt Timeline View

1. Click or hover over the task you want to add a dependency to.

2. On both ends of the task, you will see a white circle. This is where you create a dependency. 

3.  Click on the white circle either at the start or due date, then drag to draw the dependency. Drag the dependency to the white circle at either the start date or the end date of another task, then let go to add it.

4. You will now see a connection between the two tasks. The connection will show at the start of the earliest task and end of the latest task. 

Auto-update dependencies

Auto-update will ensure that when you edit the task dates the dependant task will automatically adjust.

To turn this feature on, open the Board Options on your Task Board and turn Auto-update dependencies to on. 

If you don't wish to use this feature, turn Auto-update dependencies to off. 

When Auto-update dependencies is on, moving a task on the timeline or editing it's due start and due date will automatically update the dependant task, keeping the same duration of days between the tasks. 

Deleting dependencies

1. To delete a dependency click on the dependency so that you can see a faint highlight.

 *To delete dependency on Mac, please click on dependency and then backspace + Fn.

2. On your keyboard, tap Delete. You will then be asked to confirm the deletion. 

3. The dependency will now be removed from the timeline.