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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://412a76ef-4588-4446-9a3e-571f78faef00)

## Display dependencies

### Expanded

Dependencies are displayed as arrows:

| **Link** | **Arrow** |
| --- | --- |
| Non ASAP | Blue arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for non-asap dependencies.](media://a8bdad1e-3b04-49b1-b0f3-5bcc312b80d8) |
| ASAP | Grey arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for asap dependencies.](media://d192852a-0d37-445c-9804-74b27c440551) |
| Soft dependency | Grey dotted arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for soft dependencies.](media://c075b319-afed-4a24-b039-585ce657c413) |
| Out-of-view   
dependencies | ![Screenshot of the line for out-of-view dependencies.](media://fc6871f3-6bf5-4a1c-8dfb-845ef34ca187) |
| 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://e4eec628-b46d-4f23-b605-998eee03904b) |
| 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://b2240076-bcde-44f6-82b1-962f47e8f356) |

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

![Screenshot of the outgoing dependencies list in the Gantt module of BigPicture.](media://8f8994f0-6093-45b8-9781-1455125c8e9e)

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

![Screenshot of the incoming dependencies list in the Gantt module of BigPicture.](media://a4aa4323-6a30-4768-90ea-92a9d3b9886d)


#### 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://cd087a91-ed3f-4934-8fca-76b297f8d105)

#### 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://2a4b47fc-2084-4d0d-a8f1-737aec5d4c96)

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://8b4ceae2-7309-40e8-8f50-3d085b5e576b)

### Infobar

You can view the full dependency list in the [Infobar](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211842796).

![Screenshot of all dependencies in the Infobar panel of the Gantt module.](media://5ed04e32-8eaf-4dd5-894f-25b6072236af)

## 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://2c882cdd-2159-405b-bb70-08b1cc281134)
> 
> 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://bf8bd31e-fbe4-4539-bf70-6ad3f9455c7c)

## 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://a84eb893-d430-4eac-a8dd-de3dcb803dbf)<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://a9b54191-391a-4841-a7bd-52091a2cb70a) |
| 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://44b7b3bb-ab87-42f0-9fc8-99802111dc6b)
> 
> **Display dependencies**
> 
> **Expanded**
> 
> Dependencies are displayed as arrows:
> 
> | **Link** | **Arrow** |
> | --- | --- |
> | Non ASAP | Blue arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for non-asap dependencies.](media://a8bdad1e-3b04-49b1-b0f3-5bcc312b80d8) |
> | ASAP | Grey arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for asap dependencies.](media://d192852a-0d37-445c-9804-74b27c440551) |
> | Soft dependency | Grey dotted arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for soft dependencies.](media://c075b319-afed-4a24-b039-585ce657c413) |
> | Out-of-view   
> dependencies | ![Screenshot of the line for out-of-view dependencies.](media://fc6871f3-6bf5-4a1c-8dfb-845ef34ca187) |
> | 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://e4eec628-b46d-4f23-b605-998eee03904b) |
> | 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://b2240076-bcde-44f6-82b1-962f47e8f356) |
> 
> To see the outgoing dependencies list, click on a dot.
> 
> ![Screenshot of the outgoing dependencies list in the Gantt module of BigPicture.](media://8f8994f0-6093-45b8-9781-1455125c8e9e)
> 
> To see the incoming dependencies list, click on a dot.
> 
> ![Screenshot of the incoming dependencies list in the Gantt module of BigPicture.](media://a4aa4323-6a30-4768-90ea-92a9d3b9886d)
> 
> 
> **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://cd087a91-ed3f-4934-8fca-76b297f8d105)
> 
> #### 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://e38ace4a-e2ee-410a-bc9f-ba48b56ada9c)
> 
> 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://8b4ceae2-7309-40e8-8f50-3d085b5e576b)
> 
> **Infobar**
> 
> You can view the full dependency list in the [Infobar](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211842796).
> 
> ![image-20240925-055018.png](media://23d7ee86-1f62-4406-aedd-b39d2c6ecaaa)
> 
> **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://2c882cdd-2159-405b-bb70-08b1cc281134)
> 
> 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://bf8bd31e-fbe4-4539-bf70-6ad3f9455c7c)
> 
> **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/pages/createpage.action?spaceKey=dlp&title=OLD%20Task%20details%20pop-up&linkCreation=true&fromPageId=2211190587) dialog box under the **Inward** or **Outward dependencies**.<br>![Out-of-view dependency indicated in the task details dialog box.](media://a84eb893-d430-4eac-a8dd-de3dcb803dbf)<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://a9b54191-391a-4841-a7bd-52091a2cb70a) |
> | 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/pages/createpage.action?spaceKey=dlp&title=OLD%20Filters%20%28Gantt%20module%29&linkCreation=true&fromPageId=2211190587).  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. |