Difficulty creating task dependencies in projects with a high volume of tasks in Clarity Modern UX

Products

• Clarity PPM SaaS
• Clarity PPM On Premise

Issue/Introduction

_{In the Clarity Modern UX (Timeline view), users encounter usability challenges when attempting to create dependencies within projects containing a large number of tasks.}

• _{Drag-and-Drop Complexity: If the predecessor and successor tasks are not visible in the same view, users must drag lines across the timeline while scrolling, which is difficult for large projects.}  
• _{External Dependency Pop-up: This tool is effective for cross-project links but does not allow for the selection of tasks within the same (source) project.}  
• _{Task Details (Dependencies Tab): While this tab allows for managing existing dependencies, it lacks a "plus" (+) or "create" button to initiate new internal dependencies.}  
• _{Successors Field: This field relies on the WBS (Row ID) rather than the Task ID (Task Code). Users must manually enter WBS IDs separated by commas}

Environment

v16.4.1 and earlier

Resolution

There is currently no direct "search and link" lookup for successors within the internal project flyout.

Workarounds:

• Successors Field: Manually enter the WBS ID of the target task into the "Successors" column in the Task list or Timeline view.  
• Sub-project Hierarchy: For very large projects, it is recommended breaking the project into sub-projects. This allows users to use the External Dependency feature, which includes a more robust search/lookup interface.  

Users are encouraged to enhancement request to address any functionality gaps.

Enhancement Requests for Clarity

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