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title: "Display dependencies"
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> Macro (aura-html)

## Introduction

Adjust dependency settings at the top to modify the view. Click the **Browse dependencies **to expand the Infobar panel with dependencies. 

![gantt-dependencies-menu.png](media://c5e02daf-08ed-41ed-ae72-d7843da85d03)

## Display dependencies

### Expanded

Dependencies are displayed as arrows:

| **Link** | **Arrow** |
| --- | --- |
| Non ASAP | Blue arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for non-asap dependencies.](media://aa7fd335-df8c-4763-bd63-e91c42a35a7c) |
| ASAP | Grey arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for asap dependencies.](media://dc8c3282-de80-48f1-b652-7397458a09e9) |
| Soft dependency | Grey dotted arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for soft dependencies.](media://a097c37d-db65-4731-b07c-89d5f7f1dc8a) |
| Out-of-view   
dependencies | ![Screenshot of the line for out-of-view dependencies.](media://2cf7e75f-106f-4b26-ba83-4d6412da997b) |
| Highlighted dependency | A dependency arrow is **in bold** when you highlight a dependency or task on the task tree to which the dependency applies.<br>![image-20240730-095137.png](media://93e18a87-0472-49bc-9267-05799c84b85d) |
| Not highlighted dependency | A dependency arrow's color is subdued when a task associated with the dependency is not highlighted.<br>![image-20240730-095429.png](media://b44335d4-4a4c-4624-a11b-cb9f7583a9dc) |

To see the outgoing dependencies list, click on a dot.

![Screenshot of the outgoing dependencies list in the Gantt module of BigPicture.](media://fc015a15-f2e8-4ba3-8130-75f41d6209a9)

To see the incoming dependencies list, click on a dot.

![Screenshot of the incoming dependencies list in the Gantt module of BigPicture.](media://16e972b0-3b57-413c-b4e1-8964c8ad87d4)


#### Broken dependencies

If a strong dependency cannot be fulfilled because of other scheduling rules, it is displayed as an orange arrow (soft dependencies don't have a scheduling impact; therefore, they cannot be broken).

For example, a task can be done manually or in locked scheduling mode.

![broken-dependency-example.png](media://f33c87d4-bd1f-4e51-8265-41f1ef7aaebc)

#### The number of dependencies exceeds the module capability

If the number of dependencies is too high to handle visually, they won't be shown as arrows.

### Collapsed 

If a task has any dependencies, they are indicated as a number in a dot.

![Screenshot of collapsed dependencies in the Gantt module.](media://ce4f3af1-7bce-43b2-ad1f-e3b86d922da9)

To view dependency information, click on a dot.

- **Incoming dependencies** - the task is a target (endpoint) of dependencies. The source tasks (starting points of the dependencies) are listed.
- **Outgoing dependencies **- the task is a source (starting point) of outgoing dependencies. The target tasks (the endpoints of the dependencies) are listed.

### Task details - list of dependencies

In the task details dialogue, you can see the full list of outgoing and incoming dependencies. 

Click on a task on the Gantt chart to open the task details dialogue. The dialogue box can be expanded:

![Screenshot of the task details dialog in the Gantt module of BigPicture.](media://d5b99c82-b96f-40ef-8c38-e5e834d8a80d)

### Infobar

You can view the full dependency list in the Infobar.

![Screenshot of all dependencies in the Infobar panel of the Gantt module.](media://d4451c93-8052-426c-abba-eb4a6aca7c10)

## Dependencies and task dates

> Macro (excerpt)
> 
> When many tasks are linked by dependencies, and one of the tasks loses both dates (start and end dates), **dependencies are saved**. The arrow between tasks will temporarily disappear, but you can still check the dependency by switching to the **Collapsed** display and clicking on a number in a dot next to the task.
> 
> ![Screenshot of an example for a collapsed dependency on the Gantt chart.](media://9ae9ef6f-b749-473b-8c96-522ecf1f5e6e)
> 
> The arrow between tasks will appear once you assign at least one date to the task.
> 
> ![Screenshot of an example for a collapsed dependency with no end date on the Gantt chart.](media://d06b073c-bf9c-497b-90eb-ffa195a16bef)

## Out-of-view dependencies 

Out-of-view dependencies can't be displayed on the Gantt chart.

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| A source or target task is in the scope of another box | Only one task is visible on the Gantt chart, while the other one is in a different box. As a result, dependency cannot be visualized.<br>The out-of-view status is indicated by:<br>- Crossed-eye icon in the Infobar.<br>- Crossed-eye icon in the task details dialog box under the **Inward** or **Outward dependencies**.<br>![Out-of-view dependency indicated in the task details dialog box.](media://a7ad13ac-e349-4a32-8feb-675ec3bc17ea)<br>- Grayed out **Focus on the source/ target **option. A source or target task is in the scope of another box. As a result, it cannot be visualized on the Gantt timeline in the current box.<br>![A grayed out Focus on the source option in the Gantt iInfobar.](media://e468c313-f440-48df-b89e-312f90c20701) |
| A source or target task is not visible because of active filters | Only one task is visible, while the other task is hidden because of active filters.  As a result, dependency cannot be visualized.<br>The out-of-view status is indicated by:<br>- Crossed-eye icon in the Infobar.<br>- Grayed out **Focus on the source/ target **option. A source or target task is in the scope of another box. As a result, it cannot be visualized on the Gantt timeline in the current box. |

 

  


> Macro (excerpt)
> 
> **Introduction**
> 
> Adjust dependency settings at the top to modify the view.
> 
> ![image-20240925-054904.png](media://62decf99-8a3a-4261-80ab-240e831c3e2f)
> 
> **Display dependencies**
> 
> **Expanded**
> 
> Dependencies are displayed as arrows:
> 
> | **Link** | **Arrow** |
> | --- | --- |
> | Non ASAP | Blue arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for non-asap dependencies.](media://aa7fd335-df8c-4763-bd63-e91c42a35a7c) |
> | ASAP | Grey arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for asap dependencies.](media://dc8c3282-de80-48f1-b652-7397458a09e9) |
> | Soft dependency | Grey dotted arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for soft dependencies.](media://a097c37d-db65-4731-b07c-89d5f7f1dc8a) |
> | Out-of-view   
> dependencies | ![Screenshot of the line for out-of-view dependencies.](media://2cf7e75f-106f-4b26-ba83-4d6412da997b) |
> | Highlighted dependency | A dependency arrow is **in bold** when you highlight a dependency or task on the task tree to which the dependency applies.<br>![image-20240730-095137.png](media://93e18a87-0472-49bc-9267-05799c84b85d) |
> | Not highlighted dependency | A dependency arrow's color is subdued when a task associated with the dependency is not highlighted.<br>![image-20240730-095429.png](media://b44335d4-4a4c-4624-a11b-cb9f7583a9dc) |
> 
> To see the outgoing dependencies list, click on a dot.
> 
> ![Screenshot of the outgoing dependencies list in the Gantt module of BigPicture.](media://fc015a15-f2e8-4ba3-8130-75f41d6209a9)
> 
> To see the incoming dependencies list, click on a dot.
> 
> ![Screenshot of the incoming dependencies list in the Gantt module of BigPicture.](media://16e972b0-3b57-413c-b4e1-8964c8ad87d4)
> 
> 
> **Broken dependencies**
> 
> If a strong dependency cannot be fulfilled because of [other scheduling rules](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/350421234), it is displayed as an orange arrow (soft dependencies don't have a scheduling impact; therefore, they cannot be broken).
> 
> For example, a task can be done manually or in locked scheduling mode.
> 
> ![broken-dependency-example.png](media://f33c87d4-bd1f-4e51-8265-41f1ef7aaebc)
> 
> #### The number of dependencies exceeds the module capability
> 
> If the number of dependencies is too high to handle visually, they won't be shown as arrows.
> 
> **Collapsed **
> 
> If a task has any dependencies, they are indicated as a number in a dot. 
> 
> ![Screenshot of collapsed dependencies in the Gantt module of BigPicture.](media://719705b5-02f5-40c2-b1a4-514f95b60a46)
> 
> To view dependency information, click on a dot.
> 
> - **Incoming dependencies** - the task is a target (endpoint) of dependencies. The source tasks (starting points of the dependencies) are listed.
> - **Outgoing dependencies **- the task is a source (starting point) of outgoing dependencies. The target tasks (the endpoints of the dependencies) are listed.
> 
> **Task details - list of dependencies**
> 
> In the task details dialogue, you can see the full list of outgoing and incoming dependencies. 
> 
> Click on a task on the Gantt chart to open the task details dialogue. The dialogue box can be expanded:
> 
> ![Screenshot of the task details dialog in the Gantt module of BigPicture.](media://d5b99c82-b96f-40ef-8c38-e5e834d8a80d)
> 
> **Infobar**
> 
> You can view the full dependency list in the [Infobar](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/pages/createpage.action?spaceKey=BPEdcDRAFT&title=000%20Infobar%20%28Gantt%29).
> 
> ![image-20240925-055018.png](media://a8aaa221-403c-494c-8023-bacfeb235612)
> 
> **Dependencies and task dates**
> 
> When many tasks are linked by dependencies, and one of the tasks loses both dates (start and end dates), **dependencies are saved**. The arrow between tasks will temporarily disappear, but you can still check the dependency by switching to the **Collapsed** display and clicking on a number in a dot next to the task.
> 
> ![Screenshot of an example for a collapsed dependency on the Gantt chart.](media://9ae9ef6f-b749-473b-8c96-522ecf1f5e6e)
> 
> The arrow between tasks will appear once you assign at least one date to the task.
> 
> ![Screenshot of an example for a collapsed dependency with no end date on the Gantt chart.](media://d06b073c-bf9c-497b-90eb-ffa195a16bef)
> 
> **Out-of-view dependencies **
> 
> Out-of-view dependencies can't be displayed on the Gantt chart.
> 
> |  |  |
> | --- | --- |
> | A source or target task is in the scope of another box | Only one task is visible on the Gantt chart, while the other one is in a different box. As a result, dependency cannot be visualized.<br>The out-of-view status is indicated by:<br>- Crossed-eye icon in the Infobar.<br>- Crossed-eye icon in the [task details](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLPDRAFT/pages/296979735) dialog box under the **Inward** or **Outward dependencies**.<br>![Out-of-view dependency indicated in the task details dialog box.](media://a7ad13ac-e349-4a32-8feb-675ec3bc17ea)<br>- Grayed out **Focus on the source/ target **option. A source or target task is in the scope of another box. As a result, it cannot be visualized on the Gantt timeline in the current box.<br>![A grayed out Focus on the source option in the Gantt iInfobar.](media://e468c313-f440-48df-b89e-312f90c20701) |
> | A source or target task is not visible because of active filters | Only one task is visible, while the other task is hidden because of active [filters](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLPDRAFT/pages/297959853).  As a result, dependency cannot be visualized.<br>The out-of-view status is indicated by:<br>- Crossed-eye icon in the Infobar.<br>- Grayed out **Focus on the source/ target **option. A source or target task is in the scope of another box. As a result, it cannot be visualized on the Gantt timeline in the current box. |