Making a task start x num of days after it's predecessor

Question

I've been using the predecessor fields for some time now with good results. But a recent request was to change their functionality slightly, to still make a task not start before it's predecessor, but always start x number of days after its predecessor is completed instead of on the same day. Is there a way to make this happen?

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Nathan Allan
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markshnier__you · Answer

I have not tested this, but when you configure a Predecessor field you set the field which represents the start date and the end date. Try making a new field of type Formula WorkDate which adds extra days to your existing Finish date, with a formula of WorkDateAdd([End Date],2)

then use that new field in the setting fir the Predecessor field

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Mark Shnier (Your Quickbase Coach)
mark.shnier@gmail.com
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