Task Dependencies

Task dependencies are a crucial feature in Screendragon that enhance project management by establishing the relationships between tasks. Understanding and implementing task dependencies allows teams to identify which tasks must be completed before others can commence, thereby facilitating efficient workflow planning and execution.

This feature empowers project managers and team members to better coordinate efforts, anticipate potential delays, and streamline the overall project lifecycle, leading to more successful outcomes.

Setting Up a Task Dependency

Follow these steps to set up a task dependency in your project. 

These steps will effectively link the tasks, creating a dependency between them.

1. Navigate to Your Project: Open the project where you want to create a task dependency and click on the Task Icon. For detailed instructions on how to add tasks to a project, click here.
   
   
2. Access the Gantt Chart: Click the Gantt chart icon to view your tasks in a timeline format.
   
   
3. Locate the Task for Dependency: Find the task you want to set as a dependency and hover your cursor over it.
   
   
4. Create the Dependency: When you hover over the task, two dots appears—one in front and one behind the task. Click and hold one of these dots, then drag it to the task you want to link it to as a dependency.
   
   
5. Complete the Link: Release the mouse button to establish the link, making the tasks dependent on each other.
   
   
   
6. Input the Lag Time: Enter the desired lag time value in days. This value determines how much the task will be pushed back to align with the specified lag.
   
   
7. Delete the Dependency: Click on the dependency link connecting the two tasks. This action will remove the dependency.
   
   
8. Confirm Removal: Ensure that the dependency has been successfully removed by checking that the link no longer appears between the tasks.

In Screendragon, task dependencies help teams visualize and manage the sequence of tasks, ensuring that project timelines are adhered to and resources are effectively allocated. By defining dependencies, users can minimize bottlenecks, optimize task assignment, and maintain clarity on project progress.