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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://c3fbf45e-5844-4446-a1f9-f924d7f0faec)

## Display dependencies

### Expanded

Dependencies are displayed as arrows:

| **Link** | **Arrow** |
| --- | --- |
| Non ASAP | Blue arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for non-asap dependencies.](media://53e2cbcb-6020-4daf-b988-2b46129b5952) |
| ASAP | Grey arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for asap dependencies.](media://dec992d4-5096-4be9-9ff2-b14177f30f53) |
| Soft dependency | Grey dotted arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for soft dependencies.](media://3d8f7e2b-1082-4ad0-be19-7d94a35b737a) |
| Out-of-view   
dependencies | ![Screenshot of the line for out-of-view dependencies.](media://f95c1354-fff9-4edc-85ef-99570ce397e4) |
| 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://407d1932-4358-4ec4-b0d2-ac5543287d49) |
| 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://47980ca2-027d-4960-81a2-57063df8c3cd) |

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

![Screenshot of the outgoing dependencies list in the Gantt module of BigPicture.](media://35207080-375d-4203-98a3-3ad3ca2317f5)

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

![Screenshot of the incoming dependencies list in the Gantt module of BigPicture.](media://47a17aa1-0468-40c0-a772-c3429dc740e6)


#### 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://f02d781c-e40b-4bcf-8cf3-4f9871dd8aa6)

#### 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://9541d086-9526-4966-bb21-a5fa7ba9c9bd)

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://c323b43d-2df5-4f5a-b3bb-a9e2d848430b)

### Infobar

You can view the full dependency list in the [Infobar](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918799264).

![Screenshot of all dependencies in the Infobar panel of the Gantt module.](media://a1af612a-3c05-4e9c-9dbe-3408b2415684)

## 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://361e0d4e-534f-471e-a6e6-cc7e94130332)
> 
> 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://d32fe200-7109-4d43-a77a-a9a54db43e0c)

## 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://7410eff7-af2b-4c94-be9b-9503dace6c20)<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://6827b312-e4a6-4604-987e-5f69d06f3610) |
| 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://2c02be16-b4e8-4e5d-b743-4986f70bacc9)
> 
> **Display dependencies**
> 
> **Expanded**
> 
> Dependencies are displayed as arrows:
> 
> | **Link** | **Arrow** |
> | --- | --- |
> | Non ASAP | Blue arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for non-asap dependencies.](media://53e2cbcb-6020-4daf-b988-2b46129b5952) |
> | ASAP | Grey arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for asap dependencies.](media://dec992d4-5096-4be9-9ff2-b14177f30f53) |
> | Soft dependency | Grey dotted arrow:<br>![Screenshot of the line for soft dependencies.](media://3d8f7e2b-1082-4ad0-be19-7d94a35b737a) |
> | Out-of-view   
> dependencies | ![Screenshot of the line for out-of-view dependencies.](media://f95c1354-fff9-4edc-85ef-99570ce397e4) |
> | 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://407d1932-4358-4ec4-b0d2-ac5543287d49) |
> | 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://47980ca2-027d-4960-81a2-57063df8c3cd) |
> 
> To see the outgoing dependencies list, click on a dot.
> 
> ![Screenshot of the outgoing dependencies list in the Gantt module of BigPicture.](media://35207080-375d-4203-98a3-3ad3ca2317f5)
> 
> To see the incoming dependencies list, click on a dot.
> 
> ![Screenshot of the incoming dependencies list in the Gantt module of BigPicture.](media://47a17aa1-0468-40c0-a772-c3429dc740e6)
> 
> 
> **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://f02d781c-e40b-4bcf-8cf3-4f9871dd8aa6)
> 
> #### 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://95854d0b-78f3-46aa-b033-cd7be80d99df)
> 
> 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://c323b43d-2df5-4f5a-b3bb-a9e2d848430b)
> 
> **Infobar**
> 
> You can view the full dependency list in the [Infobar](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918799264).
> 
> ![image-20240925-055018.png](media://247b8fe8-0ad0-4eaa-b758-d2179142de2e)
> 
> **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://361e0d4e-534f-471e-a6e6-cc7e94130332)
> 
> 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://d32fe200-7109-4d43-a77a-a9a54db43e0c)
> 
> **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/DLP/pages/296979735) dialog box under the **Inward** or **Outward dependencies**.<br>![Out-of-view dependency indicated in the task details dialog box.](media://7410eff7-af2b-4c94-be9b-9503dace6c20)<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://6827b312-e4a6-4604-987e-5f69d06f3610) |
> | 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/DLP/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. |