Auto update a task's start and end dates based on subtasks dates

[Aravinthan_Kumaran1]

I would like to have the start and end date of my task automatically updated with the earliest and latest dates provided in the sub-tasks for that task. I’m currently doing this manually.

[lpb]

Welcome, @Aravinthan_Kumaran1,

I’ve moved your post to a category where you can click the title to scroll to the top and vote by clicking the Vote button.

Thanks,

Larry

[Richard_Sather]

Hi @lpb, I think this is the existing thread we could merge into, no? Or is it the other way around?

Connect the due dates of subtasks to the due date of their parent task

Hey there. I am trying to set up a project in Asana to function as a workflow for a blog calendar. I set up a task that represents all the actions that have to happen for a blogpost to be published. I then set up subtasks (12) for all those actions, set up the appropriate dates and set up the dependencies as they need to be. My plan was to copy this Task for each blog post and adjust the date. However, when I change one date, the rest of the dependent dates do not adjust their time. Since I can…

[lpb]

I only read the OP there and concluded it was not the same request, but I didn’t read the 219 other posts!!

It didn’t mention start date, and didn’t seem to be asking to update the parent task, but maybe I’m wrong?

Your call…

Thanks,

Larry

[Srinivas_K]

Hi @Aravinthan_Kumaran1 , Currently there is no Asana feature but This is something you can achieve using AI Studio, so if its workflow then easy, if its standalone project then you can put some triggers and can easily achieve this

[Adam_Rahmani]

agreed this is annoying having to always update the parent based on the subtasks, should do it automatically or we should be able to create a rule that does it.

[Nastya008]

We use asana with instagantt on large projects where are many task groups in 1 stage. When parent task don’t summing up the duration of subtasks it creates problems. May be you can add this feature with an on/off option for those who don’t need it

[lpb]

@Nastya008,

Until/if Asana offers this fully, you can accomplish this pretty easily yourself right now.

One time only, create a formula custom field in your org library like this:

Your subtasks with Start and Due dates will automatically have their duration calculated:

When the parent task is collapsed, the built-in roll-up function for numeric fields automatically does what you’re asking for now:

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Thanks,

Larry

[Nastya008]

Hello Larry! Thank you, but that’s not what I meant. Formulas don’t solve integration problems. I need to sum the dates in the parent task, and I want the parent task to show me the final dates for all the subtasks, not just their duration

[lpb]

@Nastya008,

Is this what you’re asking for:

Connect the due dates of subtasks to the due date of their parent task

Hey there. I am trying to set up a project in Asana to function as a workflow for a blog calendar. I set up a task that represents all the actions that have to happen for a blogpost to be published. I then set up subtasks (12) for all those actions, set up the appropriate dates and set up the dependencies as they need to be. My plan was to copy this Task for each blog post and adjust the date. However, when I change one date, the rest of the dependent dates do not adjust their time. Since I can…

If so, that’s in-development which means it’s likely expected soon.

Or this:

Auto update a task's start and end dates based on subtasks dates

I would like to have the start and end date of my task automatically updated with the earliest and latest dates provided in the sub-tasks for that task. I’m currently doing this manually.

Don’t forget, for either or both, to click the title to scroll to the top and vote by clicking the Vote button at the top-left; that’s the quickest and most effective way to express your support for a request.

Also, please reply here if one of them matches your request and then I will merge this topic into one of those.

Thanks,

Larry

[Nastya008]

The second topic is more suitable, thank you

[lpb]

I’ve merged your post into an existing topic; votes will be merged.

Thanks,

Larry