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title: "Dependencies in the Board module"
canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/DLP/2211582536/Dependencies%20in%20the%20Board%20module"
format: markdown
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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://9beaf66a-20e0-4d63-9b07-bb2b53dc23b9)
</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://0331bbaf-3deb-4aee-80b5-ba87d3c3b24f)

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.
</details>

## 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://ea3bc14e-2fd5-4830-8645-fa568d215ace)

### Search

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

![dependency-error-log.png](media://a96116f8-706a-4e22-8b68-b236466854b8)

### 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://ae3668be-005b-4b30-88b4-6419151934af)

### 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://3ab70c7e-252a-4a8b-b4f1-27e19edf6145)

### 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://f1f8d394-4f86-4591-ba4c-2b8663b6c73e)

### Filter based on swimlanes

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

![dependencies-swimlanes.png](media://6693efdc-a7ef-4314-9576-2c1d93f39816)