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Updating task and resource allocation in P6 16.1

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Hello Planners,Let's talk about Activity A, "Task dependant", on which Resource A is being allocated; duration is 5 days, budgeted units are 40h.Project is set to recalculate allocation actual units and cost when actual duration changes.I am updating...

Sep 3, 2016

Configuring P6 For SQL Server Database

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I am trying to install p6 with an SQL Database. I am following a Ten Six tutorial wich I have attached link here.https://tensix.com/2015/01/setting-up-a-p6-professional-standalone-client-using-sql-server/All goes well until I reach the configuration ...

Sep 3, 2016

Project Flex?

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Chris,I agree that DRAG is one more useful indicator like different kind of floats. Floats show what happens with the project schedule if an activity is delayed, Drag shows what happens if an activity is shortened. When considering project crashing D...

Sep 3, 2016

Time: Conserving the Precious Resource

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Time is the dominant constraint on all projects.  There is a constant race against the clock.  Many projects have fixed completion dates determined by external forces. Projects that fall behind schedule, struggle to catch up.  I have never met a proj...

Sep 4, 2016

Time is Money

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Time is money is the natural approach for managing any project.For contractors project finish delay usually means an increase of project expenses, for owners/investors project finish delay means that profits will be get later and so some profit will ...

Sep 4, 2016

Detect changes made to calendars between two projects in P6

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The Claim digger or Schedule Comparison is a widely used tool in P6 to compare between two projects and detect the differences.One of the main shortage of the Claim Digger or the Schedule Comparison tool is detecting the changes in calendars.The tool...

Sep 6, 2016

Schedule Development Process

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Hello everyone,I am tasked to develop a document that explains the methodology to develop a detailed EPCM schedule.I was wondering if anyone has such document and willing to share it with me at my below e mail [email protected] you...

Sep 8, 2016

How to update Baseline in Primavera P6

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Baseline is something we usually do not change. However in some case we need to change it.I will show you how to do it.We have a simple project which is assigned a baselineAfter a few update period, the project is delayed quite far from the baselineA...

Sep 8, 2016

Importing Physical % complete

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We recently import an P6 XML file into our database and noticed that the Physical % complete should 0% when in the original file it showed otherwise.  Is there a reason why these are not coming over?

Sep 9, 2016

Resource limits changing during levelling

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A colleage is levelling a joint schedule.Some labor resource limits are changing while levelling - randomlyIt looks to be a calendar issue within his user profile (max units/time are changing by a factor of 24).Any idea, what would be the cause?    

Sep 13, 2016

What’s next for the distressed PMO?

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What’s next for the distressed PMO? Acknowledging that you need to do something about your under-performing PMO is the first step http://ow.ly/Hm0G304cQbO

Sep 14, 2016

Starting out as a level 3 planner

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Hi AllI have recently moved into a planning position. The role is a level 3 planner  And I would be grateful on some advice. As there is so much information out there.  I have the Paul Harris Primavera book. And where possible, spend some time each d...

Sep 15, 2016

Exporting Budgeted Curves from P6

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Hi All, I hope someone would be able to help me out ASAP!! :) I fished building this Schedule and now that its time to export the curves into excel i'm having difficulties. Keep in mind that aproximately 50% of this plan is critical and the complete ...

Sep 15, 2016

Adding a resource to a project

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Hello!I'm using P6 to manage a non-resource loaded schedule and am attempting to add resources, but on the Resources tab, the option to create a resource is greyed out.I have full permissions and am listed as an Administrator. The Security Profile Ad...

Sep 15, 2016