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P5 - Issue with 2 default calendars

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The issue is 2 default calendars are ticked. If I try to untick one the message we get is {One default value is required.} If we try to assign another calendar as default the event code 2DVWV-3590-8 occurs. has any one experienced this? 

Dec 1, 2011

Critical Path within Artemis Project Views

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Hi, hope this is the correct forum. Just wondering if anyone has done a critical path using Artemis Views. I start a new job in a couple of weeks and this is he planning system the company is using.   Thanks

Dec 1, 2011

Need help in preparing a schedule for a project plagued with problems

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Hello Every one,   I am a planning engineer for 15.6 KM Road project which consists of 4 Tunnels and 3 Bridges. This project is being executed in a hilly terrain. This project started way back in 2006. This project is being plagued with problems. Aro...

Dec 2, 2011

Creating a company planing procedure

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Hi Fellow PlannersCan anybody give me pointers as what this consists of and how to go about creating one ?thanx in advance

Dec 2, 2011

constraints in MS project

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Hi can I use two constraints in MS project I have a task that should finish no later than some date and should start no earlier than some date ... and any time between that period ... I will have to level afterwards and I want MS project to fit this ...

Dec 2, 2011

Filters in MS Project

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Please advise if it is possible to make the same filtering in MS project as we can do in primavera.. I mean suppose i want all acitvities that start after some date and finish no later that some date.... Thanks much

Dec 2, 2011

Global Change in P6 V7

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Hellow Friends,I just started joining this team. I felt it is useful to develop knowledge and excel in Planning and I express warm greetings to all.Could any one please clarify that Global Change in P6 would be applicable for individual project or al...

Dec 3, 2011

OPP's - OUT-OF-SEQUENCE minimisation

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Out of sequence events seem to be common , even when one's is trying to schedule only with Free Float and Zero Lag. How can one minimise this in OPP ?There is so muchs one can check the Schedule Logic for 400 plus activities. Is the3re any SSR tools ...

Dec 3, 2011

3D Work Breakdown Structure (3D WBS)

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Let’s talk about WBS ! The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is the heart of project management. All the project management disciplines described in the PMBOK turn around it. I developed a theory about it: the 3D model or 3D WBS. Simply, there are: - Ar...

Dec 4, 2011

Data Date Issues - Help Required Please

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I am having trouble when I reschedule my programme. My calendars (both work and resource) are set to 10hr days start 7am - finish 5pm. When I reschedule my data date to be 26-Nov 00:00 - the activities starting on the 26th show as starting at 7:01 - ...

Dec 4, 2011

Benifit Plan ustilization during Budget Planning

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Hi All,I was established Spending plan for a project in Primavera P6 ,and while doing so I have come across the "Benifit Plan" column in "Spending Plan" tab.I have tried to seach about this but have not yet cleard my concept.can anyone please tell me...

Dec 4, 2011

resourcing with quantities (weighted to provide accurate PvA %)

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Basically I am trying to figure out how I go about resource loading a project with quantities (lets say strip/render/paint to keepit simple) so that I can get an accurate planned vs actual % from it. Lets say I have 3 rooms to decorate in this projec...

Dec 4, 2011

Durations

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 hi, I'm an undergrad Mechanical Engineer and I'm having a bit of trouble setting up the durations for a project I'm working on. I have the project starting on 05/12/11 and the first task has duration set to 84 days, however the task is showing as co...

Dec 4, 2011

Updating the program

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Dear FriendsAfter updating my base program .There is a delay of 29 days & it is showing only in the program.But in the activities the maximum negative float is -25 only .Any one resolve this issue.....??? I will attach the picture[[wysiwyg_imageuploa...

Dec 5, 2011

Schedule Updates and Progress

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Does anyone know where I can find a list of "Best Practices" for updating a schedule.  I am currently working with a project manager who is insisting to let physical progress determine the remaining duration of the scheduled activities.  No sooner di...

Dec 6, 2011

Remaining Durations - Adjusting

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Hello All,  I have a query which has been bothering me: I'm not sure what the correct way to deal with remaining durations is. I use Primarvera P6. eg. Activity  - Excavating Trench. Original Duration of 10 days. Ok. Activity Starts 1-Nov.  You updat...

Dec 6, 2011

Critical Risk Analysis

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Hi Planners,I need a sort of advise as to how to prepare a critical analysis report in P6. Is there any report than can be extracted from the report writer or I need to prepare my own. Any idea is of great help. A sample format could also be useful. ...

Dec 6, 2011

P6 Cost % Complete - Clarifications on automated calculation

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Dear Team, I have a query on the above subject. Please refer to the below snapshot.  [[wysiwyg_imageupload:835:]] Can anyone kindly explain me the formula for the P6 generated cost %tages as below. 1) %tage outlined with yellow rectangular box 2) %ta...

Dec 6, 2011

Auto compute actuals ?????

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 Dear FriendsI have a question about the above subject.The function "Auto compute actual" under the details tab in resource workspace didn’t work when I put the function” Recalculate Actual Units and Cost when Duration % Complete Changes" checkbox on...

Dec 6, 2011