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Task dependencies

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Odoo Project task dependencies let you control the order tasks are carried out in, so a task (the successor) only starts once the tasks blocking it (the predecessors) are finished. This suits workflows where one piece of work, such as design, must be completed before another, such as development, can begin.

How to enable task dependencies

  1. Go to Project > Configuration > Settings.
  2. Enable Task Dependencies and click Save.

How to set a dependency from the task form

  1. Open the successor task (the one that should wait).
  2. In the Blocked by tab, click Add a line and choose the predecessor task.

Click View on that line to open the predecessor, or use the Blocked Tasks smart button on a predecessor to see everything it blocks.

How to set a dependency from the Gantt view

  1. Open the project’s Gantt view.
  2. Hover over the predecessor task’s bar until small dots appear around it.
  1. Drag a dot and drop it onto the successor task. An arrow appears showing the dependency.

How dependent tasks behave

Odoo sets a successor task’s status to Waiting automatically. It cannot be moved to In Progress until its predecessor task or tasks are marked Approved, Cancelled or Done.

How to remove a dependency

  • From the task form: open the Blocked by tab and click the remove icon on the line.
  • From the Gantt view: hover over the arrow and click the red cross that appears at its centre.

Frequently asked questions

What status does a blocked task get?

A successor task is automatically set to Waiting and cannot move to In Progress until its predecessor tasks are Approved, Cancelled or Done.

Can I set up dependencies from the Gantt view instead of the task form?

Yes. Hover over the predecessor task’s bar, drag one of the dots that appear onto the successor task, and Odoo draws an arrow showing the dependency.

Need help?

Need help sequencing tasks in Odoo Project? Contact support@thoughtlogik.com or see our Odoo implementation services.

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