Set Deadlines for Activities

Managing deadlines allows you to establish a fixed reference point for when an activity should be completed. Unlike a standard finish date, which may shift based on predecessor logic, a deadline remains stationary. By comparing the current finish date to the locked deadline, you can use the Deadline Variance column to instantly identify which tasks are slipping and by how many days.

Required User Permissions: 'Standard' level permissions or higher on the project's Scheduling tool.

Set Deadlines for Activities

1. Navigate to the project's Scheduling tool.

2. Select the tasks you want to set deadlines for:

   • Click a single activity row, or hold CTRL/CMD while clicking to select a group.

3. Right-click the selection and choose Set deadline to finish date.

   • Note: Small flags will appear next to each activity on the Gantt chart, marking the locked finish date.

   • Note: The dates are now logged in the Deadlines column.

Monitor Schedule Slippage

1. Ensure the Deadline Variance column is visible in your table view.

2. Review the values in the Deadline Variance column:

   • This displays the difference between your current finish date and the locked deadline.

3. Click the Filter icon on the Deadline Variance column.

4. Set the filter to show values greater than zero to quickly isolate all activities that are currently late.

Modify or Remove Deadlines

1. To Change a Deadline: Click the date value in the Deadlines column and input a new date.

2. To Remove a Deadline: Click the X next to the date value in the Deadlines column.