Task not scheduling properly

I have a plan in a smartsheet which isn't scheduling as expected. several task that have no predecessor seem to be staying put. I'd expect them to move to the project start date.

I can find no option to change constraint type.

I've exported it to MS Project and it exhibits the same behaviour until I review the Resource sheet and delete all its contents, then it schedules correctly. I'm unsure where to find this info in smartsheets. See attachment.

How do I ensure the plan in smartsheets schedules correctly?

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Shaine Greenwood

Hi cread,

Smartsheet currently doesn't have constraints functionality (start no later than, start no earlier than, etc.) so you'll want to create dependencies in order to have your project dates shift based on other predecessor projects/rows. More information on the dependencies functionality in Smartsheet is available in the help center: https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/765727-enabling-dependencies-using-predecessors

cread

I understand all of that.

This doesn't explain the bizarre behaviour. An activity hanging in space and not being held there by any predecessors, should start at the project start date.

Back to MS Project I feel is the best solution.

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