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Assigning resource at WBS level

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HelloI started using primavera 2 weeks ago and i am supposed to convert an .MPP file to Primavera 6.(I cant just import it because while trying to import MS Project gives an error saying "Microsoft Project does not support saving projects into ODBC, ...

Apr 19, 2012

P6 Resource Pool

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Hi , I have assigned my resource in Various project , Now My Client want to see the start & finish date of Resources in the Resource Pool Not in resource assignment Field ...I have created Two user defined fields in Resource Pool as " Start date of R...

Apr 19, 2012

Task duration estimate hrs

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Hi guys        I am wondering what the difference between ehrs  versus  hrs  when assigning a duration to a task. There is a significant difference in the duration of the task ????    Thanks if you can help

Apr 20, 2012

Turn off the annoying BEEP sound

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The projects I work with have been migrated to a different database and now every time I make a change and press the Enter key, I hear a beep which becomes annoying after a while. How can I turn this off? Switching off the sound on the PC and/or plug...

Apr 20, 2012

Regarding the project % completion in Primavera

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Hai Every one, I findind a problem to get the overall % complete to the project. i am updating the % progress for each activity in primavera, but i am unable to get the cumulative % progress at each WBS and for project also. When i am updating the sa...

Apr 20, 2012

Sample P6 project

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Where can I get sample P6 project? I accidentally deleted the sample project that comes with the installer. Help. Thanks in advance.

Apr 20, 2012

Just Upgraded to P6 v. 8.2......HELP!

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My company just purchased and installed a license for P6 v.8.2 Web, and I was assigned the task of getting projects uploaded for training. This module is much different than the P6 v. 7 that I have been using for the past 2 years.  Reading the User G...

Apr 20, 2012

Multiple float paths

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Hi friends, Please share your views on the topic  multiple float paths. What are the main advantages of multiple float paths. Your views most welcome. Regards, Sunil Babu

Apr 21, 2012

Importing P3 files to P6 V7

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Hello Planners, I have an issue importing P3 Files into P6.v7 in win 7 . When I go to file and choose import and check box to select project then press next this msg appear " an application event has been intercepted please note the event code for re...

Apr 21, 2012

Importing P3 files to P6 V7

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Hello Planners, I have an issue importing P3 Files into P6.v7 in win 7 . When I go to file and choose import and check box to select project then press next this msg appear " an application event has been intercepted please note the event code for re...

Apr 21, 2012

Importing P3 files to P6 V7

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Hello Planners, I have an issue importing P3 Files into P6.v7 in win 7 . When I go to file and choose import and check box to select project then press next this msg appear " an application event has been intercepted please note the event code for re...

Apr 21, 2012

What constitutes excess schedule lag?

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Can anyone give me some guidance on what would be considered an excessive amount of schedule lag? I’ve been told anything over 30 days would be considered excessive and indicate logic issues within the schedule.

Apr 21, 2012

Estimating Resources for Fabrication and erection

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HiHow to Calculate/Estimate the resources for structural fabrication and erection of conveyors system(Crushers House, Junction towers, trestles, galleries, bracings) in Coal based thermal power plant of Qty-8000 MT.Suggest tools for planning in struc...

Apr 21, 2012

Corporation

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Dear Sir, MadamMy name is Bui Van Tha. We are Viet Thang International Development Corporation – Center for training and labor export No.2 in Viet Nam . We are specializing in supplying professional skill labor like: Fitter, Fabricator (Piping, struc...

Apr 23, 2012

P6 Calculation of actual units/costs

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Can anyone out there explain why P6 (7.0) doesnt alway calculate actuals....????? [[wysiwyg_imageupload:1034:]] This is driving me crazy!  Yes, auto compute actuals is ticked on and costs are calculated from Units    

Apr 23, 2012

Updating frpm Excel to P6 VR8.1

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Hello All, I am new to this forum and hope to learn a lot from all the forum members. I am having trouble in updating from an Excel File to Primavera. My exact sequence of activities are as below Exported a Schedule to ExcelUpdated "Completed" and "I...

Apr 23, 2012

Why Constraints and other data?

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Dear All Schedulers, I just need to know why we should use the 1- Constraints for each activities. 2- Risk level for the project. 3- Must finish by for the project.  and if NOT use them what going to happen?   Thank you,   Hanson,

Apr 23, 2012

The Value-add of Deltek Cobra in a Primavera P6 Environment

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Hi Guys,We've been getting some questions lately asking the question of why it’s necessary to add Deltek Cobra or another Earned Value Management (EVM) tool to your enterprise project management system when P6 already offers basic earned value manage...

Apr 23, 2012