Lesson 19 of 40
Schedule it on the Timeline
This video shows you how to schedule your Scope on the Timeline, so the delivery plan, the dates and the progress live in one place.
What you'll do
- Switch to Timeline View and drag unscheduled tasks onto their dates.
- Drag a bar to move it, or stretch it to change its length.
- Drag from the end of one bar to another to link them. Click the thin link line to set the Type and the Lag (days).
- Change a status and watch the bar fill. Open the Resource histogram and switch to By member to spot anyone Over-allocated.
Why it matters
The plan, the schedule and progress are one thing now, so they cannot drift apart like a separate chart does.
Common questions
Why can I not change a linked task's dates?
Linked tasks have their dates locked in the task window. Change them on the Timeline or delete the link first.
Who can schedule?
People with View and Edit access to every task in the Scope.
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