Dependencies in the Board module

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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Method 2:

Click on the grey circle → a pop-up appears. Fill in the fields to create a dependency. 

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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.

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

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Search

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

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Focus on task

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

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Edit dependency

To edit a dependency:

1. Click More actions (…) > Edit dependency.

2. Make changes.

3. When ready, click Save.

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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.

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Filter based on swimlanes

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

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