When linking projects the way you propose, the stability of the network becomes important. There is an increased risk of files becoming corrupted when saving linked projects. Most people open their projects from the server and save to the server. Each time you do this there is a risk that the server transmission could be interupted. This usually isn't an issue with properly supported networks.
The other issue would be if you have multi-users trying to access the same files. In an environment where you have several planners trying to modify the one file, this could cause some disruption.
The performance issues you mention are related to the sever speed. Generally though most modern networks are capable of opening multiple projects with links within a few seconds.
mike
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Submitted by Alexandre Faul… on Sat, 2013-05-11 18:10
it is possible to link activities between projects in MS Project; the easiest way to do is to open the projects in a new window (this will create a master project) and then to link activities
it is true that, when you open a master project, MS Project will update the sub-projects; it is possible to open sub-projects one by one
I am not sure the number of projects and activities you are mentionning will be a problem
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14 years 6 monthsWhen linking projects the way
When linking projects the way you propose, the stability of the network becomes important. There is an increased risk of files becoming corrupted when saving linked projects. Most people open their projects from the server and save to the server. Each time you do this there is a risk that the server transmission could be interupted. This usually isn't an issue with properly supported networks.
The other issue would be if you have multi-users trying to access the same files. In an environment where you have several planners trying to modify the one file, this could cause some disruption.
The performance issues you mention are related to the sever speed. Generally though most modern networks are capable of opening multiple projects with links within a few seconds.
mike
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22 years 9 monthsDaniel,it is possible to link
Daniel,
it is possible to link activities between projects in MS Project; the easiest way to do is to open the projects in a new window (this will create a master project) and then to link activities
it is true that, when you open a master project, MS Project will update the sub-projects; it is possible to open sub-projects one by one
I am not sure the number of projects and activities you are mentionning will be a problem
Alexandre