Hi, Why would I be getting negative float on an activity that has different successor links, including one link to an external activity that has positive float. I made a what-if scenario by removing this external project and the negative float in my ...
Hi Everyone,This is my first post as I am a new entrant to planning. I am currently trying to estimate the productivity rates for ductwork and under in the M&E section, ducting is 1.2 to 1.5 sqm/day/man. I am confused with the use of square meter. So...
Hi, I need to upgrade from P6 V7 to P6 V8. I am working in PMO, so i have set of activity codes, resources etc. So please help me how migrate from P6 V7 to P6 V8 without making any change in the activity code/ resource assignments. I believe, if i...
How do I extract information from MS Project 07 Pro on resources by labour group from a schedule for the duration of my project?
Hi,I have tried to Import/ export data to XMl format from Tilos but couldnt do it as I need a Oracle API database to be downloaded (Could someone please guide me where I can download this on my PC) .Also I tried download to XML file to import to pro...
HiI have a problem with the subtraction of dates within user defined fields to identify the number of days difference between the two dates.I am looking for a simple answer where the 3rd October - 3rd October = 0 days difference. However P6 in its ow...
I am trying to add week numbers to the top of the programme in the date zone. I can do this this after week 52 it goes back to week 1, but I would like the week numbers to carry on as the project I am working on is over 2 years and would like the wee...
I am trying to find detailed calendar information using the sdk i.e is date x a working day. In the main p6 database the calendar table has a field clndr_data which contains days off, days of week etc but this doesn't seem to be available in the Cale...
hello - hope someone can help - I am new to primavera planning with P6 and there is something i dont understand and would love some help- P6 set up : fixed duration units/time - physical % - no resource assigned to any activityscenario :I have 3 acti...
Hi,i have a difficulty on how to get budgeted labor unit as per my cut off time. Previously i always use 'Update Progress' and then i put there date and my cut off time. Example, 2-Sept @ 1600hrs. Then i open column for 'Earn Value Labor Unit'. Expan...
Hi all,I have recently been made aware that the schedule should have most of the activities with FS links to make out a sensible (delay) analysis.I have tried to prepare a schedule in line with the above philosophy.I have observed the following point...
Recently, we received comments by the Client's Representative on the submitted 'Baseline Schedule'. One of the comment is to incorporate quantities in Primavera P6 and to provide the same along with production rates in 'Excel' format also.My question...
I'd like to hear how other Schedule Managers or Project Controls Manager handle getting timely schedule updates from those responsible in performing the updates. Currently I'm charged with maintaining a portfolio of 15 projects. There are 13 Projec...
Hey All! I was wondering if someone can help me. I am trying to neck an activity that is critical. the calendar attached to the activity already has the non work period into consideration. When i go to the bar setting and checked the calendar non wor...
I am trying to show a histogram at the bottom of the bar chart, to show the amount of concrete that we will be pouring on site each day. However the bar chart calendar is a mixture of 5 day, 6 day and 7 day working. The histogram does not show the ...
Hi All,I am allocating material quantities to certain activities on the bar chart in order to produce a histogram. I am putting the total material quantity total in the correct column, however in the histogram it is picking up the total quantity in ...
Dear Friends,For a long duration of Project , we should perfom some activities which can start at data date but compeletion of these activies at the start of Projct is useless let me give an example;Around 3 years later we should paint the building a...
Hi guys, Given below are list of interview questions faced by Planning Engineer , other than their personal and Experience. if anyone like to add more u are welcome pls .............I would appericiate if some has brief answer of the questions listed...
Hi there, I am using MSP 2010 prof. I have a file with over 90 projects. In the Gantt view I want to create a custom field named PM that only shows the assigned PM and not all the other assigned resources. Not all projects have a PM assigned. Any ide...
Hi all,I have recently been made aware that the schedule should have most of the activities with FS links to make out a sensible (delay) analysis.So, I have tried to prepare a schedule in line with the above philosophy.I have observed the following ...