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ErikaWe
August 15, 2023
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Task Kickstart predecessors

  • August 15, 2023
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I'm trying to import tasks and can't get the predecessors to populate.  I have the setWbs, setIndent, setNumberOfChildren in the template, but the column setPredecessorString throws an error.  I have it formatted to text with task numbers where needed, but I get the 'predecessorID cannot be null' error.  And the indent doesn't work.  I am clearly missing something, would love some help!  

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skyehansen
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skyehansenCommunity Advisor
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August 15, 2023

I'm not entirely sure what you're trying to do. Assuming you're working with a kickstart file, uploading your kickstart would possibly give us a clue?

 

I'm also uploading a sample kickstart so you can see some of what I do (this kickstart relates to uploading a sample template and template tasks but I imagine it's not too different to uploading a task to project)

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ErikaWeAuthor
August 15, 2023

I want to load projects in bulk for next year.  I have a template that sets up Programs and one that sets up projects.  Those seem to work.  And yes, I do have 1 template that I am using on all the projects, that brings in the custom forms, etc.  Now I'm trying to load the Tasks to the projects.  There are 5 rows / tasks for each marketing contact: row 1 is the header, rows 2,3,4,5 are indented, and row 5 has predecessor = row 2 & row 4 has predecessor = row 3.  Each project will have 10 - 20 of these task groups.  I exported a task kickstart file and am using that as my base.  I can get things to load (tasks, durations, dates) but have been unable to get the indent & predecessors to load.  I'll attach my file.   

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ErikaWeAuthor
August 15, 2023

no, you have to "identify" the task first, before you can set a predecessor. Give each task an ID -- it can be anything. Look at my excel -- I just called them 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Then when I set a predecessor I call it using the ID I gave it.


Excellent - that worked great!  thank you.  It feels greedy, but if you have a suggestion on the Indent, I'd be appreciative.  

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