TABLE OF CONTENTS Constraints are used to impose logic on activities that may not be realistically scheduled with logic links. This chapter will deal with the following constraints in detail:
Start On or After
Finish On or Before
These are the minimum number of constraints that are required to effectively schedule a project.
Start On or After (also known as an "Early Start" or "Start No Earlier Than" constraint) is used when the start date of an activity is known and does not have a predecessor. Primavera Version 5.0 will not calculate the activity early start date prior to this date.
Finish On or Before (also known as "Late Finish" or "Finish No Later Than" constraint) is used when the latest finish date is stipulated. Primavera Version 5.0 will not calculate the activity's late finish date after this date.
The following table summarizes the methods used to assign Constraints to Activities or how to add notes to activities:
| Topic | Notes for Creating a Constraint |
|---|---|
| Open the Status tab on the Activity Details form. |
| The following columns may be displayed and the constraints assigned or edited:
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| The Activity Details form has a Notebook tab, which enables Notes to be assigned to Notebook Topics. |
Primavera Version 5.0 will...
