Oracle Primavera P6 – Get Filter Savvy
Forum TopicHi Guys, Get filter savvy using Oracle Primavera P6 with these great tips http://bit.ly/uQnj9N I hope you like them, Emily
Dec 1, 2011
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DATES IN RESOURCE ASSIGNMENTS WINDOW AND ACTIVITIES WINDOW DIFERENT
Forum TopicGood afternoon, When working with resources we found that a few of our activities have diferent dates in the activities window than in the resources assignments window. In those activities P6 do not do the allocation of the budgeted units correctly D...
Dec 1, 2011
P5 - Issue with 2 default calendars
Forum TopicThe 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
Forum TopicHi, 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
Forum TopicHello 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
Forum TopicHi 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
Forum TopicHi 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
Forum TopicPlease 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
Forum TopicHellow 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
Forum TopicOut 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)
Forum TopicLet’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
Forum TopicI 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
Forum TopicHi 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 %)
Forum TopicBasically 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
Forum Topichi, 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
Forum TopicDear 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
Forum TopicDoes 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
Forum TopicHello 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
Forum TopicHi 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
Forum TopicDear 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