I confirm Rafaels post: it is not possible to conditionally color the cells in MSP, up to MSP 2010; it is only possible to conditionally color the task bars, using a iif formula and a flag field.
If neither Fonts or Text Styles are enough you can create your own conditional formatting using macros; the following link provides you with a sample macro you can adapt to format cell background instead of font color.
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Hi Andrew
Welcome to PP.
Best regards
Mike Testro
You could achieve some of what youre looking for with a Highlight Filter applied to a view.
Craig,
I confirm Rafaels post: it is not possible to conditionally color the cells in MSP, up to MSP 2010; it is only possible to conditionally color the task bars, using a iif formula and a flag field.
The only way to get what you want is a macro
Alexandre
Hi Craig
In Powerproject you can set up conditional priority spotlight fields - Red - Amber - Green for any time related conditions you wish.
Best regards
Mike Testro
Thanks Mal & Rafael,
Your response is appereciated.
Regards,
Craig
If neither Fonts or Text Styles are enough you can create your own conditional formatting using macros; the following link provides you with a sample macro you can adapt to format cell background instead of font color.
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-1028245.html
I am not sure you can do this, certianty not in 2002, perhaps in 2007.
You can use the grapical indicators in 2002. Go to tools, customise fields