Is it best to link only one predecessor to each task or is it ok to have multiple?

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lbell
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edited 09/27/22 in Smartsheet Basics

I am working on a construction schedule and wondering what the best practice is for attaching predecessors. I have noticed my Gantt chart is currently a bit all over the place and I am thinking it is because I have too many predecessors for each task. Do more experienced Smartsheet users recommend only having one predecessor for each task? Thanks!

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  • Sam_Harwart
    Sam_Harwart Community Champion
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    I would recommend keeping the predecessor column accurate (i.e. with multiple predecessors, if applicable) and then using a milestone or key activities report to view a simplified Gantt.

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    Sam
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  • Sam_Harwart
    Sam_Harwart Community Champion
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    I would recommend keeping the predecessor column accurate (i.e. with multiple predecessors, if applicable) and then using a milestone or key activities report to view a simplified Gantt.

    Thanks,
    Sam
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