Primavera Bars Tricks and Traps

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"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.

TRICKY P6 FUNCTIONS

  • Float on a Completed Activities
  • Relationships on a Baseline Bar
  • How to Create a Summary Bar
  • Negative Float on a Complete Activity
  • Why is Negative Float showing when it should not
  • Summary Duration Calculations
  • Baseline Bar showing when no baseline is set

TECHNIQUES

  • Bars without Successors are critical
  • Multiple Project Float Calculation
  • Start or End Float
  • Activity Durations with Resources