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The Basics 2-8
Vertical Links
Vertical links are used to show a relationship or predecessor/successor link between schedule activities. The
toolbox provides up to eight vertical links for use on the schedule.
Change the shape, line pattern, color, and other properties by double-clicking on a vertical link in
the toolbox. Choose from more than 15 link shapes.
Up to fi ve vertical links can originate from a single symbol on the schedule.
Add a vertical link using the Combo or Standard Toolbox
1. In the toolbox, click once on the big Plus tool. All clicks are single, left mouse clicks.
2. On the schedule, click once on the symbol where the vertical link will originate.
3. In the toolbox, click once on the vertical link you want to add.
4. On the schedule, click once on the symbol (on a different task row) where the vertical link will end. The two
symbols will then be connected.
For more on vertical links and task dependencies, see Chapter 5.
Move an Existing Symbol on your Schedule
Once a symbol is placed on the schedule, several methods are available for moving the symbol to a different date.
Change a symbol’s date using the mouse
1. In the toolbox, select the arrow tool.
2. On the schedule, click on the symbol and drag it to a new date.
Release the mouse button.
Add a symbol or change the symbol’s date with a date SmartColumn
If your schedule has a date SmartColumn, manually type a date or use the date selection calendar to enter a new
date or change an existing date in the column cell.
A new date (where none existed before) results in a symbol appearing on the schedule.
Changing a date moves the existing start or end symbol. When using this method,
dependent symbols will not move.
Insert a date SmartColumn by selecting Insert | Rows, Columns | New Column and
choose from Start Date, or End Date.
Display calendar icons in date SmartColumns by clicking any column heading. This will display the Selection
menu. Choose Current Object | Switch to Column. Then choose Date SmartColumn Display Settings |
Show calendar icons.
Other methods to change a symbol’s date
1. Select the tool from the toolbox.
2. Click on the symbol in the schedule that you wish to change. This will display the Selection menu.
3. Choose Selection | Current Object: Symbol | . Select the calendar icon to change the date.
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