Early planning software
Forum TopicAs anybody got information on the early (1960's) planning software, programming language used and machines used to run them and main players?
Nov 9, 2022
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Refinery Construction Parametric Activity Durations
Forum TopicDoes there exist a database that contains average (max, min would be good too) durations to install/construct an oil refinery for schedule development?Thank you.
Nov 10, 2022
Final EOT Entitlement Calculation
Forum TopicAs per the delay anaysis total 4 months delay happened. Contractor is responsible for 3 months and owner responsible for 1 month. Is contractor entieled for time extension for this 1 month delay by owner.How to calcuate final delay assessment after t...
Nov 11, 2022
Calendar days vs Default calendar days
Forum TopicI searched for threads on similar topics but could not get a definite answer from any of them. The threads were posted several years back. Now hoping that P6 has come up with some genius ways to resolve the same issue.The issue is, my schedule is cal...
Nov 11, 2022
Cannot tell Contractor "Means and Methods", how do you say there schedule will not work for on time completion then?
Forum TopicCannot tell Contractor "Means and Methods", how do you say there schedule will not work for on time completion then?
Nov 11, 2022
Calendar for Scheduling Relationships lag
Forum TopicHi everyone, There is an option to choose between four different calendars for this one, can anyone tell me the difference and which one is better and why?If there is any link to go thru that will work as well.
Nov 14, 2022
MS Project multi-screen issue
Forum TopicVery annoying MS Project multi-screen issue. When MS Project is opened on an external screen. After the screen is unplugged (or another external screen used), it is impossible to reach MS Project. Somehow it remembers the old screen. I can see that t...
Nov 14, 2022
Filter for activities
Forum TopicHi everyone,I just wanted to ask for two filters1- For activities which have actuals greater than DD2- For activities that have start date on DD3- I want to see all the activities after a specific activity to the END of the project. Actually the path...
Nov 15, 2022
Start vs Early Start when showing Late Dates either way
Forum TopicI prefer showing Stat and Finish, and also Late Start and Late Finish. Spec and others want Early Start instead of Start, what is the easiest way to explain the difference.
Nov 16, 2022
because constraints not allowed, contractor put in new calendars that do the same thing...
Forum Topicbecause constraints not allowed, contractor put in new calendars that do the same thing...Contractor has kicked work out to spring due to weather, some thought that making them remove the start constraint would force them to pull up the dates, instea...
Nov 16, 2022
Can we agree it is not a good idea to have "meetings" in schedules, even pre-construction or prep meetings?
Forum TopicCan we agree it is not a good idea to have "meetings" in schedules, even pre-construction or prep meetings? - Why, because they depend on 10 people mutual calendars than logic, to even get close would require constraints which are generally not allow...
Nov 17, 2022
SS & FF Relationship
Forum TopicHi All,I have a scenario where i have to use SS & FF relationship together. Problem is it's not working.Objective:A1170 strats when A1130 StartsA1170 finished when A1160 finished [[wysiwyg_imageupload:8267:]] I tried adding LOE activitiy (A2690) and ...
Nov 18, 2022
Masonry in the northern states - what issues are there for doing in the cold? - seems like always try to get of it.
Forum TopicMasonry in the northern states - what issues are there for doing in the cold? - seems like always try to get of it. I worked on a case that claimed "un-safe conditions" just to push it to spring, others insist on pushing to spring - does it cost tha...
Nov 18, 2022
Max units per time not matching "Limit" line in recourse usage profile bar chart
Forum TopicHi All, I am using P6 V21."Limit" line in "Reosrce usage profile" window it is showing above 50h/d (Max units/time set when adding resource).Has anyone experience similar issue? What could be the reason? and how to fix it? PS: I tried to upload snaps...
Nov 23, 2022
Resource question = Unit 1/d, budgeted 8 units AC=8, working all 5 days, my p6 histogram chart says 4 for the week? how?
Forum TopicResource question = Unit 1/d, budgeted 8 units AC=8, working all 5 days, my p6 histogram chart says 4 for the week? how? - shouldn't it 40? Shouldn't the at completion units be 8 units x 9 days = 72? Ok, so if this was saying 8 hrs day x 5 days = 4...
Nov 23, 2022
Monitoring of SPI in a Project
Forum TopicAt what stage in a Project, the monitoring of SPI should be stopped,1. is it after the baseline program completion date is over, but still with works ongoing in delay. 2. or earlier, noticing that project is in significant delay and will not meet tar...
Nov 24, 2022
Activity ID
Forum TopicHi, I was wondering if there is a way to show the non-editable Activity ID as column on P6? (Similar to MS Project where the Unique ID is not editable)This allows me to undertake analytics, track changes of the user defined fields.Alternatively is th...
Nov 28, 2022
Linking Power BI to P6 standalone database
Forum TopicHello planners,Is there to link Power BI to P6 standalone database (.db file)?Thank you
Mar 14, 2023
Duration Type of Fixed Units not working properly
Forum TopicHi All, I am using Duration Type of Fixed Units for some activities. The Units are from the Cost Estimate. When I allocate a Resource to the Activity, the Duration changes accordingly to match the Resource Availability (12h/D). So an activity with 12...
Mar 15, 2023
Tools for evaluating health of Schedule
Forum TopicHi !I need to know about top 5 tools used for checking health of a Scheulde ?Can anyone help.
Mar 21, 2023