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How do you change duration default to days?

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HelloI use Powerproject 12 and when I enter the duration for a task and hit enter it defaults to seconds. Is there a way to make the duration column default to days unless another unit is entered?I've tried formating cells, catogory duration and the ...

May 31, 2017

Upcoming due tasks in Project

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I'm trying to set up a flag or filter in Project to capture upcoming tasks that are not yet done. This is the IIf statement I'm using for a custom field. Project accepts the syntax, but returns all fields as a 0. What am I doing wrong? The statement ...

Jun 1, 2017

New resources & price/unit while importing project.

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Hi all,I have a Project with resources(100 nos) and price/units. I export it and send to the Contractor. Contractor added few resources (now 105 nos) and also he changed the price/unit of certain existing resources.Then while importing it to my syste...

Jun 2, 2017

Primavera P6 - Float on Critical Activities?

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One of our customers recently encountered the perplexing situation whereby total float was greater than zero on some of their critical activities in Primavera P6. Here's how http://ow.ly/S1Pr30cfV3l

Jun 2, 2017

Percent Complete Type-Duration Type

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I have been looking around for a good explanation on the percent complete type and duration type settings. I have a pretty good idea about how they work and when to assign what, but would love to have a direct explanation from someone who actually wo...

Jun 3, 2017

User defined field

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In previous P6 version I was able to create a User deined filed and select Formula as a filed type option. I am now using P6 R16.2 and I don't have this option any more. Does any one now how to set up a formula for a user defined filed in the latest ...

Jun 4, 2017

Difference between Project Plan and Work Plan

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Guys,I am new to project management and frequently need to create IT proposal documents for client RFPs with project plan. But recently i was asked to give work plan and then project plan in two different sections of the same RFP, my understanding wa...

Jun 5, 2017

Deleting Project

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Dear Planners, I have tried to delete a project and this is unfortunately going to show a command as of "Other users currently have the project......open.You may not delete this project" Bestosfattt 

Jun 7, 2017

Ever heard of a Current Control Plan?

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Hi,Quick context - My PM is making me use a 'Current Control Plan' term instead of 'baseline' as the baseline that links to my live schedule. So, original baseline remains untouched, then overlay that with Current Control Plan (can be edited with agr...

Jun 7, 2017

Fonts and Formatting

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Greetings Planners, my first post so be gentle.I have inherited a programme and I am unable to increase the fonts in each subheading that's been created. I have successfully managed to change all the other fonts in the activities and other headings b...

Jun 7, 2017

Pertmaster help

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After spending 4.5 years in Planning I am transitioning back to a Risk Analyst position to carry out Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis on Pertmaster.I'm (very) rusty on Pertmaster having used P6 pretty consistently in the last nearly 5 years, can a...

Jun 7, 2017

Primavera P6 EPPM (P6 Web)

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Hi,Is there anyone here who could provide information in importing project /activity/report layouts to P6 Web (P6 EPPM)? In P6 Professional (PPM) this is an easy task thru opening layout and import for project and activity.....while report is thru ri...

Jun 9, 2017

Job Management Software

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Are you looking for the solution of Job Management issues? Then, We have the solution to this problem and that in Geo Op is a Field Service Management Software. This is very easy to use, low prices and help to expand the business. With the utilizatio...

Jun 12, 2017

Steam Reformer Construction Plan

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Good day fellows.I am looking for steam reformer installation plan.Anyone has information or P6 data, please share with me.Thanks.

Jun 13, 2017

show all tasks impacted from start to finish for multiple tasks

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HiI am struggling to define what i am lookingg for but here goes,I am looking to filter my schedule (gantt chart) and trace the logic to see which task are the sucessors sucessor sucussor et al. from start to finish for multiple tasksI have used the ...

Jun 13, 2017

show all tasks impacted from start to finish for multiple tasks

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HiI am struggling to define what i am lookingg for but here goes,I am looking to filter my schedule (gantt chart) and trace the logic to see which task are the sucessors sucessor sucussor et al. from start to finish for multiple tasksI have used the ...

Jun 13, 2017