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Edit External Task Dependencies

You can edit dependency relationships for external dependencies using the Dependencies tab on the Task Properties dialog box or using the External Dependencies dialog box. You cannot move the dates on external tasks or modify it within your project; the externally linked task's properties are read-only and do not include resource or dependency information.

Note: You can only access the Dependencies tab on the Task Properties dialog box if the externally dependent task has a predecessor relationship with the task in your project.

To edit an external dependency

1. Select Dependencies from the External group in the Projects ribbon.

   The External Dependencies dialog box opens.

2. Locate the external dependency task you want to modify, and complete the following fields:

   Pred/Succ

   Specifies the task's dependency relationship.

   Default: Successor

   Options: Successor or Predecessor

   Type

   Specifies the constraint type to be placed on the task's start or finish date.

   Default: Finish-Start

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

   Lag

   Defines the number that represents the days or percent to indicate the amount or time between, or overlapping, the task start or finish dates.

   Note: The constraint type used is the type you specify.

   Lag Type

   Specifies the lag type.

   Default: Daily

   Options: Daily or Percent

3. Click OK.

   The external task dependency is modified.

More information:

About External Project Dependencies

Create External Task Dependencies

View a List of External Dependencies

Save Projects with External Dependencies

Delete External Task Dependencies