Application.HighlightPredecessors method (Project)
Sets or clears task predecessor highlighting for the task path feature.
Syntax
expression. HighlightPredecessors (Set)
expression A variable that represents an Application object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set | Optional | Variant | True to set task predecessor highlighting; False to clear the task predecessor highlighting. |
| Set | Optional | Variant | |
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
Return value
Boolean
Remarks
The HighlightPredecessors method corresponds to the Predecessors item in the Task Path drop-down list, on the FORMAT tab, under GANTT CHART TOOLS on the ribbon.
Example
Create a project where task 2 is a predecessor of task 3, and then run the following statements in the Immediate window of the VBE. The PathPredecessor statement prints True.
Application.SelectRow Row:=2, RowRelative:=False
Application.HighlightPredecessors True
? ActiveProject.Tasks(3).PathPredecessor
See also
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