The Previous task field determines which task /s or tasks must be completed for a current task to be indicated as ready.

The resource assigned to the task can only start working on his their task when it’s indicated as ready, meaning the Previous task/s has been completed because only . Only then , will all required assets and OOONA tool (in integrated systems), necessary to complete the task will be available for the resource within the order.

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The default “Flow” can be changed by selecting in the “Previous task” field any other task/s that is positioned before the current task in the order’s workflow.

In “My tasks” page and in other pages, this column will indicate if previous task/s has been completed, meaning the current task is ready to be started:

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Multiple Previous tasks selection

To select multiple previous tasks for a current task, click the Previous task field and select the required tasks:

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