When enabling dependencies, what must be entered aside from the task information?

Enabling dependencies in a project management tool like Smartsheet necessitates specifying a duration for tasks, as it defines how long each task is expected to take to complete. This information is crucial for calculating timelines and scheduling tasks effectively. When dependencies are in place, the duration factor helps in determining the start and finish of dependent tasks, ensuring that the project timeline is coherent and manageable.

The start date is important, but it is often derived from the dependencies and durations set for the tasks. Completion percentage and resource allocation do not directly influence how dependencies function; rather, they are used for tracking progress and managing team members' workloads. Hence, while they are valuable for project management overall, they are not required inputs for enabling dependencies specifically. Duration is the key element that ties the tasks together in a dependency structure.