All,
I am managing a fabrication subcontractor who is delivering weekly schedule updates to me in a PDF and P6 XER file.
I import the P6 file into my P6 software in a new EPS node with only this single project in the node. I use the "update existing" setting for all the project fields during the import. (not that this matters because I am not updating an existing project). I then open the project file and I am not able to replicate the same dates that are shown in the PDF file that I am provided with the P6 file.
The activities that I show in my Primavera differ only slightly, 1 day on many activities. This leads me to believe it might have something to do with the work calendar settings and the number of hours per week that I have in my software compare to the software settings of the subcontractor's Primavera. (if he is using a 10 hour day and I have an 8 hour day, my software will bump activity finish dates to the next day or multiple days in some cases)
What information should I ask for, from my subcontractor, to make sure I have all the calendar and work hour settings correct? He can take some screenshots and send them to me.
If my problem and question are not clear, let me know.
Show time in pdf dates
Also calendar setting as you point out