I recently imported an xer file from a client into Primavera on my laptop (standalone v15.1 SQLite). When I imported the same xer file to another computer (using standalone v15.1 on Microsoft SQL server), the scheduling options that imported where di...
I am currently having issues with the value that is displayed in the BL1 Total Float column. I can snap a baseline of the current project and this column will show a different value of than what the live project file shows. For example : Activity ha...
Hello All, I'm trying to have p6 data in excel for various reporting purpose. Instead of copy pasting i decided to use Microsoft query to access the p6 database tables.I'm having problems to identify the specific tables i need to use. I found Task ta...
There is a negative float on the schedule, but there are no constraints of any kind, which I know sounds illogical but bear with me. (this includes project must finish on date). It looks like it is do with calendars.The negative float seems to be cau...
Hi Folks, I am a total newbie with Primavera and I was wondering if someone could help point me in the right direction for myself to learn. Training videos or online courses would be great.Also, I am new to this forum and was wondering if this is the...
Hi All,As title suggests I'm looking to implement a new flag to show tasks (excluding group headers) which are due to start the next working week.I don't want to show any tasks currently in progress, jut new ones starting next working week.Any ideas ...
Often you will find that the activity’s table and Gantt chart layout settings you so meticulously set up do not translate when you export your Primavera P6 Professional file. Here we show how to include the layouts in your Primavera P6 project export...
Hello PPers,Have you seen this message our GPC colleagues have asked us to post?http://www.planningplanet.com/guild/managementRegards... PP Admin Team
Hi all, I started this thread to discuss a avery strange case of total float i encountered..I had prepared a microprogram for a small section of work which I had checked all links,dates and had the correct finish date as planned with a total float of...
How to do delay analysis of project by using the As built schedule ?I have As built schedule & wants to do delay analysis from P6. Can anybody have experience of such requirement from Management.
Screenshot below. The "Add Variable" button does not work. What could be the problem ? Any settings to be changed ?Also there is this character "ÿ" that appears on its own at the top of the Text/Logo block. What could be the reason ?Has anybody expe...
I just wrote this article which explores the value and how to track ‘Driving’ relationships, as well as, activity ‘Free Float’ in Primavera P6 Professional. http://ow.ly/UY0KFI hope this is useful to folks here.
Trying to establish the connection from PRA 8.7.0076 to P6 EPPM 15.2 (localhost). No problem using the connection wizard, but unable to access the EPPM database, Getting the following error messages. The first is trivial - I think. P3eKiller Run-time...
Hi All!I am working on a Client side, I have a project scenario as below.1. In our project, the conditions of contract states that Contractor cannot proceed without the approval of V.O.2. Site Instructions has issued to Contractor before ...
Dear All, I'd like to know what the best practice and/or your experience is with:1) Obtaining planned resource from and an update schedule (budgeted? / baseline? / remaining?) to compare against actual from timesheets/daily reports. 2) Forecasting re...
Hi all! On one current project I have on one side - clear and fixed delivery date, and ongoing changes from client (in design, flow etc.) on other side. So now I have groving scope of work and client that want project to be done by date defined for ...
Explanation: I have recently started using primavera (p6 version 8.3) in shared mode, and I am encountering a new problem where many actions done are not really saved. For example, when I delete an activity, at first it doesn’t show anymore, but when...
I have recently started using primavera (p6 version 8.3) in shared mode, and I am encountering a new problem where many actions done are not really saved. For example, when I delete an activity, at first it doesn’t show anymore, but when I close the...
Hello All, I know this topic has been posted before; however, I was wondering if someone can drill it down for me considering that I am a beginner in MSP 2010 and to Project Management. Basically, the project schedule has about 700 lines of tasks an...
In a design and built contract, the contractor submitted a eot claim due to delay in a permit. A revised completion date was awarded to the contractor.Since it is a design & built contractor the real quanties and clear scope was not defined in the be...