Predecessors are used to create dependencies between items. Find the row for which you want to create a predecessor. In the Predecessor column, type the row number for the item that must occur before the item you’re working with.
How do I make dependencies on predecessors in Smartsheet?
You can make dependencies on multiple predecessors by entering the row numbers into the cell, separated by a commas (as in row 7 in the image below). Smartsheet will take all predecessors into account when determining the dates of the dependent.
When does Smartsheet schedule the start and end date of predecessors?
(For example: on Finish-to-Start relationships, Smartsheet will schedule the dependent’s start date after the latest occurring end date of all predecessors.) Adding predecessors to a parent row in hierarchy will apply the predecessor to all of its child rows due to the parent roll up functionality.
How do I use the predecessor and duration columns in Smartsheet?
Select which columns in your sheet should be used as the Predecessor column and the Duration column. (If you don’t have columns set up for this, Smartsheet will insert columns named “Predecessors” and “Duration” for you when you enable dependencies. ).
Find the row for which you want to create a predecessor. In the Predecessor column, type the row number for the item that must occur before the item you’re working with. You can make dependencies on multiple predecessors by entering the row numbers into the cell, separated by a commas (as in row 7 in the image below).
How to modify the project settings in Smartsheet?
The Owner and Admins can modify the sheet project settings. You can use the Dependencies functionality in Smartsheet for automatic calculation and adjustment of dates as values for Duration (how long something will take to finish) and Predecessors (what must happen first) change.