primavera

"Example Instructions for Primavera Planners" By John Verth

Summary

"Primavera Bars Tricks and Traps" by Paul E Harris

Abstract:

To demonstrate the P6 Version 7 bars functions, and ƒto suggest some solutions for bar formatting issues.

"How to Colour P6 Bars Based on Activity Codes" by Paul E Harris

Abstract:

Many people would like to color P6 Gantt chart bars based on an Activity Code. This is not a built in feature of the P6 Activity Window like other scheduling products such as Asta Powerproject. This may be achieved in P6 in two ways:

"Quick Update" is a process that explains how to update Primavera schedules in quick time.

This presentation will illustrate how to update a schedule in 8 short stages.

1. Create a Baseline
2. Switch ON auto schedule
3. Ensure that Baseline Bar is switched ON
4. Apply Actuals
5. Move Data Date Forward
6. Review IN PROGRESS activities - Update Remaining Duration/Finish Dates
7.  Review progress of activities on Data Date - Update Start Dates
8. Switch OFF auto schedule

Author:- David R.V.Forrest

The purpose of this document is to provide general guidance to be followed when using constraints in P6 schedules, or approving P6 schedules on behalf of clients. The guidance covers the effect of each constraint type on the schedule, plus advice for appropriate use. It is written based on P6 constraints and terminology, but similar principals will apply across other software packages.

A step-by-step procedure for extracting data out of Primavera to enable the generation of S-curves within Excel. Covers generating curves for planned value, earned value and actual expenditure, both in terms of manpower and cost.