Create relationships in the Activity Network
- Move the mouse pointer to the edge of the predecessor activity box until it turns into a relationship pointer (a vertical single-ended arrow).
- Click and hold the mouse button while dragging to the successor activity box. Release the mouse button.
If you draw from the right edge of the predecessor to the left edge of the successor, you create a finish to start relationship.
If you draw from the right edge of the predecessor to the right edge of the successor, you create a finish to finish relationship.
If you draw from the left edge of the predecessor to the right edge of the successor, you create a start to finish relationship.
If you draw from the left edge of the predecessor to the left edge of the successor, you create a start to start relationship.
Tip
- A hint help window appears while you are dragging the relationship line between two activities to tell you what kind of relationship will be created when you release the mouse.