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MSP XML file will not import to P6 despite being correctly formatted

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Hi all,I'm really hoping someone can help.I have managed to import several msp files (after converting them to xml) into P6 Professional 16.2 (EPPM). However, I've got four project files that just will not import. It gets to 50% and then drops out. E...

Apr 10, 2019

Multiple Project Data Dates

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Hello,I have two projects that are cross tied but have different data dates (they are a week apart). When I schedule I want the cross ties between the projects to be recognized but I also want the activities in each project to respect their particula...

Apr 13, 2019

Column Heading Shading / Font Colour Change

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Hi All,  I would like to change column heading row shading / background colour to light grey when I am printing out programme in ASTA powerproject,  Does anyone know how to do it?Your help would be really appreciated,  RegardsTaner

Apr 15, 2019

Non-working not shown on Summary Item Line

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Hi All,I am hoping to find a solution that displays the Non-working time shading over the task bars. I am able to format the shading over my whole programme but for some reason it 'disappears' over one particular line (68), and then reappears further...

Apr 15, 2019

2 week look ahead

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I am attempting to make a filter for a 2 week look ahead that shows the tasks and bars that are scheduled to be worked on during the 2 weeks.   They may be start dates that equal the dd+2 weeks or in progress tasks or ones with resume dates that matc...

Apr 18, 2019

Primavera P6 Professional v18.8 XML file import fails

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Hello,I have a Windows 10 computer. I recently updated Primavera P6 Professional to verion 18.8. Unfortunately, now my XML file imports fail everytime I try to import a P6 XML file or a MSP XML file. Imports fail for both a standalone MSSQL database ...

Apr 22, 2019

Grouping a layout

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I would like to group my layout on a given level of the wbs and belowSo I would like to select level 6 and below and not show the upper levels (1-5).   Is there a method by filtering or selecting that I have missed

Apr 23, 2019

Remaining and Actual Units calculation issue

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Hello Planners!I need advice to understanding Remaining / Actual / At Complete Units calculation. There is 40hrs long activity to which a labor resource is assigned with 40h budgeted units. Calendar is 5d x 8hr. When activity started and DD moved 1 d...

Apr 24, 2019

How to indicate Physical percent completed in Group bar

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Hi everyone,In my turnaround project, I chose the percent completed type is physical percent completed, but the problem I faced was that percent can not show at WBS or total bar as well. Can you advise me how slove this problem?Thanks alot.Viet Tran.

Apr 25, 2019

Outsourcing (Oracle) Primavera P6 programming

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Hi guys, if your Contract Specifications require Oracle (Primavera) P6 programming, please consider CPM Specialist. Please check the website:www.cpmspecialist.co.uk

Apr 25, 2019

Copying and pasting on P6

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How do I copy activities from P6 project plan to another P6 project plan, how do I copy and paste

Apr 26, 2019

Tips to Effective Project Schedule Updates Part 1

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There are numerous approaches to schedule updating but often times, the project still grapple with what to do when it comes time. Updating a schedule must adopt a clear and approved guideline or procedure reflecting the best practice and fit-for-purp...

Apr 28, 2019

Tips to Effective Project Schedule Updates Part 2

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The client company, through its representative, must review and give feedbacks to the contractor after receiving the schedule update/report. It is not only an expected feedback and input mechanism but also a responsibility. Return inputs (feedbacks) ...

Apr 28, 2019

Tips to Effective Project Schedule Updates Part 3

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Client feedbacks must be clear, with enough details yet to the point. This gives contractor their fair chance. The client expect the same from the contractor. All feedbacks must have a tracking mechanism in place. The accuracy of the schedule update ...

Apr 28, 2019

Columns for import to P6

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Hello everyone,I have a question; Is it possible to import columns with (*) to P6? I mean columns such as "Physical % Complete" or "Budgeted labor unit".Thanks in advance

Apr 29, 2019

Primavera P6 Professional v18.8 Importing XML files failing

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Hello,I recently upgraded to Oracle Primavera Professional version 18.8 and now I am unable to import P6 XML files or Microsoft Project XML files. This happens for both a MSSQL database and SQLite database.Also, I went to the Oracle website https://e...

Apr 29, 2019

P6 v 8.2 not installing

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Using the agents laptop with v 8.2 for several months now and today it would not start.The error message says Primavera P6 Professional R8.2 has stopped working.A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program an...

Apr 29, 2019