Gantt task links via API

[Houssam]

In the Gantt tool, we can create task links and assign them some attributes (start-to-finish, lag). I wish to manage these links myself through the API - is it currently possible? Using the network tab in the browser, I can see these changes being recorded as an entity of type 'dependency', but it isn't listed in the API schema reference and my attempts to target it through the python API client fail.

Any ideas of what I can do here?

[Houssam]

Thanks, I understand now how to get the link data from the API. I am also interested in the Type and Lag values that are available to us on the site - do we have access to these from the API?

They don't seem to be part of the TypedContextLink. I have checked the metadata dictionary that is attached to it but it's empty.

Thanks

 

[Houssam]

Hi Andrew

We have a customer who uses ftrack to manage their projects but wishes to use an external system to help with automatically scheduling tasks. Having these extra details will help us have a more accurate timeline to assist with this type of scheduling.

Thanks

[MeadowEstrada]

Managing Gantt task links through the API sounds like a great idea for customization. It seems like the 'dependency' entity you're seeing in the network tab could be related to task links, but if it's not listed in the API schema reference, there might be some limitations.One approach you could try is to reach out to the support team of the Gantt tool or the API provider. They might be able to provide you with some insights or updates on the API capabilities related to task links.If you're interested in exploring more about API usage and development, you can check out https://planfix.com/teams/product/ for resources and discussions. Keep experimenting, and hopefully, you'll find a solution that works for you!

[Lorenzo Angeli]

Hi @MeadowEstrada , the information you are after I believe are under the various TypedContext entities.
maybe this action example can help you out.

let us know ! 
Cheers.
L.