Linking Summary tasks

[Matium]

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me why is it bad practice to link summary tasks.

Secondly, my plan increase in size drastically. Any ideas how to get it
to its normal size?

 

[John]

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me why is it bad practice to link summary tasks.

Secondly, my plan increase in size drastically. Any ideas how to get it
to its normal size?

Matium,
Linking summary tasks is probably the number one reason project files
develop circular links. Links to summary lines at best can cause
confusing logic flow and at worst file corruption. Although Project does
allow it, I would avoid it entirely. The only time links on summary
lines MIGHT make sense is for a very high level plan that is used
strictly for planning purposes (i.e. no actively tracked tasks).

If sounds like your file has developed some corruption. Go to our MVP
website at: http://www.mvps.org/project/faqs.htm
and see FAQ 43 = File Bloat? Might be corruption.

Hope this helps.
John
Project MVP

 

[JackD]

John,

This is one of the best responses I've seen on this topic. Nice and concise.
We should put it in the FAQ.

 

[John]

John,

This is one of the best responses I've seen on this topic. Nice and concise.
We should put it in the FAQ.

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Jack,
Wow, coming from you, I feel honored.

John