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Create External Task Dependencies

Use the External Dependencies dialog box to review or create an external dependency relationship to an external project task. When you create an external task dependency, the external task is inserted as a read-only (non-editable) task; the relationship appears in both projects. Only the external task is linked to the master project, not the entire subproject or project.

The Dependencies grid displays fields that define each external dependency. Use this grid to view external dependency details such as the external task name, whether it is a predecessor or successor task, the dependency type, the lag type, and external project name. The Project field displays the selected dependency task's project name. The Task field displays the selected dependency's task name.

To create an external dependency

1. In a spreadsheet view that displays the task detail pane, right-click the task to which you want to insert an external dependency, and select Insert External Dependency.

   The Open External Dependencies dialog box opens. A list of available projects displays.

2. Locate and select the project, locate and select the task to which you want to create the dependency from the WBS on the right pane, and click Select.

   The Open External Dependencies dialog box closes. The external dependency displays in the view.

More information:

About External Project Dependencies

View a List of External Dependencies

Save Projects with External Dependencies

Edit External Task Dependencies

Delete External Task Dependencies

Create Internal Task Dependencies