Define the Default Dependency Options

Use the Defaults tab on the Options dialog box to define Open Workbench's default dependency options, such as dependency type, lag, and lag type.

To set the default dependency options

Select "Preferences" from the application menu at the top left.
The Options dialog box opens.
Select the Defaults tab.
The default dependency options display.
In the Dependencies section, complete the following fields, and click OK:

Type

Defines the dependency type.

Options: Finish-Start, Start-Start, Finish-Finish, or Start-Finish

Default: Finish-Start

Lag

Defines the number of days (daily lag type) after the predecessor task's constraining date, or percent complete (percent lag type), that the successor task's constraining date begins.

Lag is the predetermined amount of time between the start and/or finish time of two tasks in a project plan.

Lag Type

Defines the lag type.

Options: Daily or Percent

Default: Daily

The Options dialog box closes.

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