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# Limitations

While projects provide structure and flexibility, there are some constraints to keep in mind:

* **Workspace scope** → Projects cannot span multiple workspaces. All tasks, stages, and blockers remain local to the workspace they were created in.
* **Cross-project dependencies** → Direct task dependencies between separate projects are not supported. Dependencies must exist within a single project.
* **Ad hoc stages** → Stages created on the fly inside a project do not automatically become part of a workflow template; they remain unique to that project.
* **Blocker visibility** → External blockers (e.g., “waiting for client”) rely on manual updates; Motion cannot detect or clear them automatically.
* **Calendar sync** → Project tasks sync outward to external calendars for visibility, but edits made externally do not feed back into Motion.
* **Bulk editing** → While stages and tasks can be moved or reordered, large-scale edits (e.g., renaming multiple stages at once) are limited.
* **Archived projects** → Once archived, projects are read-only; they cannot be reopened without creating a new project copy.

**Key Takeaway**\
Projects are designed to be flexible and structured, but they work best when scoped to one workspace, with dependencies and blockers managed inside that boundary


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