Project 2016 - Introduction

Project 2016

Lesson – Scheduling Tasks

Steps

Practice Data

2. Double-click the link line between the two tasks. The Task Dependency dialog box appears.

Double-click the link line between the 4 Draft Proposal and 5 Request Bids tasks.

3. Select the Type list.

Click Type .

A list of available relationship types appears.

4. Select the relationship type.

Click Start-to-Start (SS).

The relationship type is selected.

5. Select OK .

Click

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The Task Dependency dialog box closes, the relationship changes accordingly, and the start and finish times adjust accordingly.

Notice that the new link line between the Draft Proposal and Request Bids tasks indicates that both tasks start simultaneously.

Practice the Concept: Double-click the 16 Build Deck task and display the Predecessors page. Click in the first Task Name field and change the Task Name to Frame House task. Click in the Type field, select the type list to view the available types, and select the Finish-to-Start (FS) link type if necessary. Select OK to close the Task Information dialog box and create the task links.

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Discussion

Tasks can be delayed or overlapped to more accurately reflect how your schedule will actually work. Delay tasks by specifying a lag time or overlap tasks by specifying a lead time.

In a Finish-to-Start relationship, lag time is the amount of delay between when Task A (the predecessor task) finishes and Task B (the successor task) begins. For example, two days of lag time might be necessary for the paint on the walls to dry before hanging pictures. Lead time is the amount of time prior to the finish of Task A when Task B can begin. For example, on a road paving project, painting the lane dividing lines can begin before the entire road is complete.

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