How does Tasktrestle calculate task dates?

How does Tasktrestle calculate task dates?

Tasktrestle uses task durations, planned dates, finish-to-start dependencies and the project calendar to schedule construction work.

What is a finish-to-start dependency?

It means a predecessor task must finish before the dependent task can start.

To add one, enter the predecessor's task ID in the dependent task's predecessor list. Both tasks must belong to the same project.

For example, you can make a framing task depend on a foundations task. Tasktrestle schedules framing after its predecessor finishes.

Why can the scheduled start differ from the requested start?

The requested start is the earliest date a task may start. The scheduled start also respects predecessor constraints and the working calendar.

A requested date does not override unfinished predecessor work in the schedule.

How are non-working days handled?

Tasktrestle skips non-working days and holidays when scheduling work. The default working week is Monday through Friday. You can choose different working days and specify holiday dates.

What happens when I move a task?

Use Move task with the project ID, task ID and new earliest start date.

Tasktrestle recalculates the task and its finish-to-start successors. Durations stay the same. A predecessor may still keep the moved task from starting on your requested date.

To review the result, use View project and compare the requested and scheduled dates.