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title: "Dependencies in the Board module"
canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/BGc/3539436695/Dependencies%20in%20the%20Board%20module"
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> Macro (aura-html)

The Board module dependencies are color-coded so that you can easily find the tasks that need your attention.

## Create dependencies (Board module)

To create dependencies between tasks:

**Method 1:**

Click and drag → click on a grey dot and drag an arrow to a card to create a dependency.

<details>
<summary>See the video</summary>

![Video of creating dependencies in the Board module.](media://e9330bf3-1741-4661-ad78-762f2c895d8d)
</details>

**Method 2:**

Click on the grey circle → a pop-up appears. Fill in the fields to create a dependency. 

<details>
<summary>See the screenshot</summary>

![SAFe ART projects, grey circle for drag to create dependencydisplayed ](media://5e6e2174-3927-45b7-82fa-18c38e117967)

The task you have clicked on is automatically selected as a source task. 

Note: To use this feature, make sure the **Expand dependencies **option is selected.
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## Dependencies tab in Infobar

One of Infobar's sections focuses on task dependencies. The dependencies fall into four categories and resemble links configured in dependency configuration.

The **Dependencies** tab contains all information on task dependencies:

- Dependencies between the tasks in the scope of the current box.
- Dependencies between the tasks in the current box and other boxes (indicated by an icon).

### Dependency details

Expand a dependency to see the following information:

- Source task
- Target task
- Task key
- Task dates
- Team code
- Timebox

![dependencies-details-board.png](media://2d60afad-7ece-4cac-86f7-f468237a3702)

### Search

The **search bar** allows you to find a specific task (or tasks) whose dependencies you want to inspect.

![dependency-error-log.png](media://a552c995-754b-4bf5-a6a0-cfe0b4598a44)

### Focus on task

Use the focus feature to select the source or target tasks. The app will highlight the task.

![dependencies-three-dots.png](media://21796487-064d-46a2-8f39-9b953f0de7d5)

### Edit dependency

To edit a dependency:

1. Click **More actions (…) **>** Edit dependency**.
2. Make changes.
3. When ready, click **Save**.

![2024-09-25_11-13-46.mp4](media://a78a9815-2700-4198-9b3f-b97067cb2be8)

### Out-of-view dependencies 

A dependency doesn’t appear on the board when at least one task is from an external box. Such dependencies are listed under the **Dependencies out of view** section. 

When you click **Focus on source/target**, you can’t be taken to a task in a different box.

![dependencies-not-visible.png](media://aaf29536-85e8-4972-87e8-8215d3142bff)

### Filter based on swimlanes

Dependencies are filtered based on the swimlane type and values selected.

![dependencies-swimlanes.png](media://7d953a37-2248-48d0-b0ce-797b775c49c6)