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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.

shorthand in gantt

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.

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