PRJ: Dependency Lines Drawn Inconsistently for Summary Tasks (181644)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Project 2000
  • Microsoft Project 98 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q181644

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Project, when you view the Gantt Chart, some summary task dependency links may be drawn as S-shaped links when the L-shaped links option is selected.

NOTE: To view which link option is selected, click Layout on the Format menu. Under Links, three options are displayed: No Links, S-shaped Links, and L-shaped Links.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs when the following conditions are true:
  • You select the L-Shaped link option.

  • You link at least two summary tasks with a finish-to-start dependency.

  • The Finish date of the successor summary task is less than or equal to one day after the Finish date of the predecessor summary task.

    NOTE: This cannot happen if the predecessor summary task finishes right before a nonworking day. For example, if the Finish date is on a Friday and Saturday is a nonworking day.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the versions of Microsoft Project listed above.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/4/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbpending KB181644
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