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title: "Dependencies in the Board module"
canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/SPM/1918668845/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.

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<summary>See the video</summary>

![Video of creating dependencies in the Board module.](media://bf7d67a5-fd4a-43e8-b148-01a4b5f3a0b0)
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**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>

![Screenshot of creating dependencies in the Board module.](media://94a878d3-0ff3-4791-b3b8-95410fbd1bf1)

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

![image-20240925-074702.png](media://362cdae7-4ece-419b-a264-a714cea60184)

### Search

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

![image-20240925-075530.png](media://efbbdb52-7601-4a9a-b3cc-2e0e9059e77f)

### Focus on task

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

![image-20240925-075724.png](media://879b9842-f9f7-4161-87d6-f68a7f3a82f9)

### 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://49baf2b8-a63e-45a3-9073-f01f38bb7a62)

### 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.

![image-20240925-075924.png](media://9efdca36-177a-43cf-8743-eb6bea93c60d)

### Filter based on swimlanes

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

![image-20240925-081630.png](media://70fd248d-5164-45a2-ad5c-5104e63c4671)