SECTION 2
Lesson 2.4: Setting Constraints

   

 

 

There are six types of constraints that you can apply to a task.

 

Name

Description

Type

As Soon As Possible (ASAP)

All tasks start as soon as possible if you asked Project to schedule from the start date.

Flexible

As Late As Possible (ALAP)

All tasks start as late as possible if you asked Project to schedule from the end date.

Flexible

Start No Earlier Than (SNET)

Specifies the earliest possible date that this task can start.

Flexible

Finish No Earlier Than (FNET)

Specifies the earliest possible date that this task can finish.

Flexible

Start No Later Than (SNLT)

Specifies the latest possible date that this task can start.

Flexible

Finish No Later Than (FNLT)

Specifies the latest possible date that this task can finish.

Flexible

Must Start On (MSO)

Specifies the date that this task must start on.

Inflexible

Must Finish On (MFO)

Specifies the date that this task must finish.

Inflexible