How can I add overlap between different activities?

To create overlap between two different tasks in the schedule view:

Select the task you want to overlap

Edit the links:

In the side panel, navigate to the plan tab.

Click on Edit links

Select the predecessor you want to overlap your task with.

Adjust the lag by clicking the arrows or typing the number of days you want between tasks.

Positive lags indicate the number of days your task will overlap with the selected predecessor.

Negative lags delay the task, causing it to start the specified number of days after the predecessor finishes.

Save and review: After saving, your task will reflect the added lag and automatically adjust in the schedule view.

🔄 Use overlap when tasks can safely run in parallel without blocking each other.

Adding lags between tasks in the schedule view

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Pro tip: To apply lags between two tasks across all zones, use the "duplicate link throughout phase" option by clicking the three dots on the desired link.

You can also create overlaps between consecutive tasks through takt settings:

Navigate to takt settings

Access the task properties of the task you want to overlap with its predecessor

In the overlap section, adjust the value in the "days overlapping with predecessor" field

Adding lags between consecutive tasks in takt settings