Jeremy_Manning:
I need to be able to type in only a few things to automatically build a project timeline: Task Name, duration, dependency.
This would allow one to auto-build a schedule with the start date of the task being the end date of the ‘dependent on’ task and the end date being calculated automatically using the duration of the task.
FYI I’ve built a solution integrated completely within Asana which provides exactly this functionality. Now in beta, and you’re invited to help test it! Please see this thread for more info:
Hi all,
I’ve developed an Asana integration, Flowsana, which provides easy workflow automation for your projects.
In short, it sets and maintains the dates for your project’s tasks as the state of the project changes, based on its knowledge of task dependencies and how long each task takes to perform.
How does it work? All you do is fill in a Duration custom field for each of your tasks, indicating how long that task will take to complete. Flowsana then works in the background, setting and ad…
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