About constraints
A constraint is a time-based limitation used to describe specifically when some work can or should occur. In Flow Generative Scheduling, you have access to the following constraints.
Constraint | Shorthand | Description | Exclusive |
---|---|---|---|
As soon as possible | ASAP | Start the activity as soon as possible | Yes |
As late as possible | ALAP | Start the activity as late as possible | Yes |
Must start on | MSO | Start on a specific date | Yes |
Must finish on | MFO | Finish on a specific date | Yes |
Start no earlier than | SNET | Cannot begin before a specific date | No |
Start no later than | SNLT | Cannot start after a specific date | No |
Finish no earlier than | FNET | Cannot finish before a specific date | No |
Finish no later than | FNLT | Cannot finish after a specific date | No |
Shorthand is used in the Gantt table to indicate the currently enabled constraints.
Exclusive indicates that the constraint cannot be combined with other constraints.
The types of Constraints available to use on a particular Activity depend on the type of Activity. Milestones, Summaries, and Tasks can all have Constraints, but not all types of Constraints are relevant to every type of Activity.