In addition to using dependencies, durations, and lag or lead times, you can further constrain when a task begins or ends. In the schedule grid, you can enter dates for a task that restrict when it may begin or end.
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Column |
Description |
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Fixed Date |
Establishes a permanent date when a task must begin. A fixed date does not move when a schedule is delayed or accelerated. Most tasks do not use a fixed date, and begin or end in relation to the predecessors tasks. |
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Not Before |
Establishes the earliest date when a task can begin. Though a task cannot begin before the indicated date, the task can begin after the date. If you provide a date in the Not Before column for a critical task, Sage 100 Contractor adjusts the start and finish dates for subsequent tasks. |
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Not After |
Establishes the latest date when a task can begin. If you provide a date in the Not After column for a critical task, Sage 100 Contractor adjusts the start and finish dates for subsequent tasks. |
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Late Start |
Displays the last day a non-critical task can begin and remain on schedule. |
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Late Finish |
Displays the last day a non-critical task can end and remain on schedule. Only for tasks with float. |
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About dependencies in scheduling |
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