Retained Logic- View Critical Path

The Retain Logic method calculates your project's critical path by strictly following the original task relationships defined in the schedule. This method ensures that the sequence of work remains aligned with the initial project plan, even if some activities are started out of order in the field. 

• Strict Dependencies: Original predecessor-successor relationships remain enforced throughout the calculation.
• Out-of-Sequence Handling: Activities performed out of order do not override the planned schedule logic.
• Controlled Forecasting: Remaining work continues to follow the original execution sequence, helping maintain schedule integrity and contractual planning intent.

This method is commonly used for projects with strict sequencing requirements, approval-based workflows, safety-sensitive activities, or schedules that must closely adhere to the baseline plan. 

• Depending on the project schedule and task relationships, the system may identify more than one critical path within the project. 
• You can recalculate the critical path at any time after schedule updates, task additions, or progress changes to ensure the latest project conditions are reflected in the analysis.

To calculate critical path by retained logic

• Ensure that you are in the 'Schedule' module of the project management console. If not,
  • Open the management console for the project
  • Click the app launcher and select 'Schedule'
  • Click 'Planner' at the top and 'Grid' on the left
• Clickicon from the toolbar at the top

The system calculates the critical path using all current task statuses while preserving the original task dependencies

View Critical Tasks in the Grid View

The critical tasks are identified with the icon on their left.

• Click theicon to switch the view to other critical path, if the schedule has more than one critical path.
• Scheduling parameters including Early Start (ES), Early Finish (EF), Late Start (LS), Late Finish (LF), and Slack/Float are automatically calculated and displayed in the Grid View.

View critical tasks in  Gantt view

• Choose 'Gantt View' or 'Grid and Gantt' from the drop-down at the top
• Alternatively, click 'Gantt' on the left-hand side menu 

The calculated critical path is visually highlighted in red