Why does my start date not change on a dependent task?

[StaceyMG]

This problem is happening even with a fresh project.

I create 2 tasks, task A and task B. Automatically they both start with
today's date.
Link the tasks so that task B has A as the predecessor with a
Finish-to-Start link.
Set the duration of task A to 5d.

I would expect that this would change task B's start date to 5d later. It
isn't. The link on the Gantt chart indicates a FS start, even though it looks
like they both are starting today.

What am I doing wrong?

I want Project to automatically update task B's start date.

 

[Jonathan Sofer]

The setup you describe should work as you expect. I am not sure why it
isn't. Do you see any constraints on task B that would not allow it to move
to the finish of task A?

 

[Mike Glen]

Hi Stacey,

Welcome to this Microsoft Project newsgroup

Tools/Options.../Calculation tab - set Calculation to AUTOMATIC.

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Hope this helps - please let us know how you get on

Mike Glen
MS Project MVP
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[Dave]

It sounds as though these are new tasks, but ensure there are no acutals
recorded against Task B.