Relationship Links

Everything you need to know about links

Relationship Links are the relationships between tasks. Links can only occur between tasks, and not between anything else.

Links (and durations) are the drivers that dictate when tasks start (and finish). This is calculated in CPM software (Oracle P6, Microsoft Project, etc.). That data is exported from the CPM software.

Imported vs Manual

By default, all relationships are imported, placed, and hidden in TimeTable. You can reveal these relationships by using the Show Links command in the Ribbon

Imported Relationship Links cannot be modified or deleted. Their shape can be moved, however. Links that are placed manually can be modified and deleted. There is no visual distinction between imported and manually placed relationship links.

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Definitions

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By default, no text is displayed on any links. Right-clicking on a link gives you the option to Edit Text and write anything you want. It is possible to change the text at anytime.

Driving links are links where the Duration is the same as the lag. If the duration is longer than the lag, then it is a non-driving link.

Relationships and durations drive the start and finish dates for tasks. Sometimes redundant links exist for any number of reasons. The ones that can be removed without affecting the schedule at that moment in time are considered non-driving links.

Critical links are Driving links where the predecessor and the successor are both marked as critical.

Intra-WBS links are relationships that occur between tasks that are in the same Work Breakdown Structure. These links can be hidden, regardless if they are driving or not.

To create a relationship between two tasks, click on the New Link command in the TimeTable ribbon. Drag the ends of the link to its corresponding tasks.

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