Now you are touching a very important point but probably one that doesnt belong in this forum category.
Primavera software has a steep learning curve which can be very daunting for novice schedulers. It is however worth the effort because you will not only learn how to operate real software but also how to set up a schedule. Especially the P3 Planning and Control Guide is a very good start.
The alternative is to buy a book like: Dynamic Scheduling with Microsoft Office Project 2003 and learn how to survive with MSP. It will take you just as long (best case) and youll need to find out where all the bugs are. This can be a very frustrating experience because often you dont know if you need to blame MSP or your lack of experience.
Hope this helps,
Niek.
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20 years 2 months
Member for20 years2 months
Submitted by ulysses garcia on Thu, 2005-08-25 05:43
I would probably say your right on your assumption. Frankly im not so familiar with the tools which if feel to difficult for me in the beginning. What i am only after is to take some advice to all members. anyway thanks for the enligthment, I will be asking you some quires soon if you feel free to answer me.
thanks
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20 years 7 months
Member for20 years7 months
Submitted by Niek Zonneveld on Wed, 2005-08-24 16:10
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20 years 7 monthsRE: The exodus of planners using primavera
Now you are touching a very important point but probably one that doesnt belong in this forum category.
Primavera software has a steep learning curve which can be very daunting for novice schedulers. It is however worth the effort because you will not only learn how to operate real software but also how to set up a schedule. Especially the P3 Planning and Control Guide is a very good start.
The alternative is to buy a book like: Dynamic Scheduling with Microsoft Office Project 2003 and learn how to survive with MSP. It will take you just as long (best case) and youll need to find out where all the bugs are. This can be a very frustrating experience because often you dont know if you need to blame MSP or your lack of experience.
Hope this helps,
Niek.
Member for
20 years 2 monthsRE: The exodus of planners using primavera
Thanks guy,
I would probably say your right on your assumption. Frankly im not so familiar with the tools which if feel to difficult for me in the beginning. What i am only after is to take some advice to all members. anyway thanks for the enligthment, I will be asking you some quires soon if you feel free to answer me.
thanks
Member for
20 years 7 monthsRE: The exodus of planners using primavera
Im afraid I have to concur with Roberto here.
Two things:
- dont compare a roller-skate with a car, it is so useless
- dont conclude that a roller-skate is better when you dont understand how to drive a car, it does not make you look very smart.
Cheers,
Member for
24 years 5 monthsRE: The exodus of planners using primavera
Hi again:) Honestly, i feel like you have something inside against this software:) just kiddin
Just a friendly advice my friend, if u think MSP can help u better, so be it, dont compare it to something you dont really understand.
I believe that you can compare these two apps effectively if you understand both most of their functions.
If you dont understand something, ask questions, this group can help you. Dont critize, dont judge, unless you understand:)
Good day!!!