Sync Parent Dates from Subitem Timelines
“Roll up subitem timelines to the parent item”
Automatically sync timeline, start date, and end date columns on the parent from all subitem date ranges.
Use Cases
Keep project Gantt bars accurate as phase subitems shift dates
Auto-calculate sprint start and end dates from story timelines
Sync event planning timelines from individual task subitems
Real-World Example
A project board has parent items for each deliverable with phase subitems. When a subitem's timeline shifts (e.g., design takes a week longer), the parent's Gantt bar, start date, and end date all update automatically — no manual adjustment needed.
Templates Using This Recipe
Automated Project Tracker with Risk Alerts
A monday.com project board where subitem timelines roll up automatically, budget formulas trigger risk alerts, and problem statuses fire a single notification. Three automations, zero manual oversight.
Event Planning Board with Automatic Timeline Sync
Plan events in monday.com with subitems for each task. Parent event timelines auto-update as task dates shift, and problem statuses trigger alerts so nothing gets missed before the big day.
Sprint Planning Board with Automatic Completion Tracking
Run agile sprints in monday.com with subitems for user stories. Sprints auto-complete when all stories are accepted, parent timelines stay accurate, and blockers trigger instant alerts.
Deep Dive Article
Blog Post
Sync Parent Dates from Subitem Timelines: Automatic Gantt Roll-Up
Keep parent item dates automatically in sync with subitem timelines. Community Cookbook rolls up start dates, end dates, and timeline columns from all subitems to the parent.
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