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Base Line

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hi anybody can answerI updated my progress in P6 and i want this updated shedule as a new baseline. How can i change it in primavera P6? 

Aug 10, 2012

Linking Progress

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First post to the forum so please bear with me.   I am trying to link % complete on two or three seperate tasks but not having a lot of success. I want to be able to enter the % complete on one bar but at the same time it enters the same the summary ...

Aug 10, 2012

Tracking Gantt Chart in P6

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I would like to know if it is possible to create a “Tracking Gantt chart” in P6 just like that in MS Project.  If anyone has an idea, I will appreciate it if that person sends me clear instruction or point me to a manual or tutorial.

Aug 10, 2012

Default Units / Time

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Is there a way to change Default Units/Time and Max Units/Time from percentages to integers?  I am pretty sure I was able to this in the past, but do not seem to be able to do it now.  Using P6 8.2.  Thanks.Note: Currently 100% = 1 man day of 10 hour...

Aug 10, 2012

Earned Value Analyse

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Hi Everyone, I m trying to calculate EVA with Asta. We can calculate EVA with costs although cost isnt important in our project. Man hours and overall percent complete are important. Could you please explain how to calculate spi without costs? Regard...

Aug 10, 2012

S Curves

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Video about a VBA EXCEL tool I created to perform "S Curves".Compatible with MS PROJECT and PRIMAVERA P6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G_Ld3rq880&feature=plcp

Aug 12, 2012

Import of .xer created in Asta into P6 v6.2: known problems?

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Hi, Imported .xer file created in Asta Power into P6 v6.2, this changed some of the activities dates. As an example: Site Attendances dates are Start 23/04/12 End 06/12/12 on the Asta .pdf received while the .xer is imported to P6 the dates are start...

Aug 13, 2012

project schedule presentation with start date as zero.

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Hi! all,My Client wants the project schedule to be displayed with the start date value as zero.Is there any way to do this other than by exporting the data to Excel and then formatting the date range?

Aug 13, 2012

Early/Act/Late S-curves possible without resources?

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Just started a new project. Actually taking the place of the previous scheduler.i have now been asked to produce early/act/late s-curve. However the schedule that i am taking over has NO resources.is this possible? How? Any help is greatly appreciate...

Aug 14, 2012

Construction crew size and mix

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I am developing a construction schedule for a power plant project. Project is in early stage and we do not have any construction manager to assist with the planning effort. I have man hours for all major activities and now I need to convert those man...

Aug 14, 2012

Project Control Procedures

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  Dear All, I am looking for references on tried and tested Project Control Procedures for Small - Midsized companies. Mostly for Oil and Gas and General Construction Industry. Would appreciate any assistance given.RegardsGeorge A.

Aug 15, 2012

Primavera P6 Web Access Release 8.2 Video Traning DVD Now on Amazon

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hi there fellow plannersI have just found out some thing useful and want to share with you guyshttp://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B008X7QHBS/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=newPrimavera P6 Web Access Rel 8.1 & 8.2 Video Training on DVD at only...

Aug 15, 2012

Primavera P6 8.1 randomly not responding

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Hi guys, I am using the 8.1 version of P6 and recently it is randomly not responding. Does this version has a hotfix or service pack? I don't seem to find one. I do not know the reason why it is randomly not responding. I have tried repairing the ins...

Aug 15, 2012

Negative (?) terminal float

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At contract award, contractor's programme shows planned completion date = completion date. The works starts as planned but there is then a contractor's incurred delay of 3 weeks, of which 2 weeks will be absorbed by the TRA, should the 1st progressed...

Aug 16, 2012

BIM Forum

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Could we have a new forum for BIM, please?

Aug 16, 2012

Future Plans for Primavera P6 EPPM (R8.3 and beyond)

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Hi Guys, Want to learn what's coming up in the next version of Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM? Here's a summary of what new things we can expect in Primavera P6 over the next year http://ow.ly/d0BSh Emily

Aug 16, 2012