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To split or not to split FF Activities

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For purpose of the discussion I am to Call FF Activities all duration type activities that have a FF predecessor link. A FF link can create reverse logic computations that are relevant to scheduling strategy. If the FF link is driving the duration of...

Mar 22, 2013

database error

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Hi, I am using P6 V7 with Oracle Database. I cannot login into primavera.The following error message coming. ORA-12154: TNS:could not resolve the connect identifier specified I lost complete access to the primavera.I do not want to delete the softwar...

Mar 23, 2013

Export to AnyGantt

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Greetings,can someone tell me what is the function of this feature and how it works. I can't seem to get it to work properly.Thank you,Best Regards,Bogdan

Mar 23, 2013

Week Start Day in P6

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Guys,How to change the start day of the week as Saturday, in P6 Calendar.ThanksAthar Hashmi

Mar 24, 2013

STAND ALONE PROGRAM

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Dear All,I would like to ask if there stand alone program in a project?If the engineer insist for stand alone program, what is the best way to deal with it?Thanks all

Mar 24, 2013

Using Fixed Units to update remaining duration

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I am having difficulty working with resource dependent activities; specifically, I have a project-specific series of tasks for which I have some reliable production data and I thought it might be helpful to reconsider activity durations in terms of w...

Mar 24, 2013

S curve using duration

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Respected planners I hail allI am currently working on some projects which is non resource loaded and cost loaded. In my monthly reporting I am expected to report S curve of actual progress against planned. Having gone through this forumn I noticed a...

Mar 24, 2013

Cost Account IDs: export whole code

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Dear planners,as in the subject, is there a way to export from expenses (no copy & paste, I aldready know this works fine) the whole cost account ID code? Normally the xls export doesn't display the whole code of cost account ID but just the last par...

Mar 25, 2013

Work / Status date

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Hello,   Need some help with a problem I have regarding work distribution in MS Project 2010.   Problem;   Task A Duration: 5 days Work: 30 hours Start: 2013-03-04 Finish: 2013-03-08   Status date: 2013-03-05 (2days reporting)      This means that th...

Mar 25, 2013

Looking for new job

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Dear All,  Thank you for your replay, i have seven years experience in oil and gas construction ,i work in Dubai ,now I’m on a short mission in Africa, i'm interested in your job offer,for more information please contact me  With regards.   use priva...

Mar 25, 2013

Assistance from Experienced Primavera P6 users required

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Hey GuysAre you an experienced P6 scheduler? I`m looking for 2 minutes of your time, no more for my research. In return I can give you a copy of my findings, a copy of my published dissertation and many thanks for helping me with my work.  I am a fin...

Mar 25, 2013

Import / Export utility having problems with arabic language.

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Hello everyone,I am working on a new schedule, which i have to make in arabic language totally. I made a complete wbs & activility list on excel file for foundation, typical floors and roof floors. But, when ever I try to import it to primavera eithe...

Mar 26, 2013

Interview Question

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Hi All, I have been asked the following Question in an Interview. Can anyone suggest the best answer for this. "Give an example of a mistake you have made when planning. What were the consequences? What did you learn from the episode?"  Thanks

Mar 26, 2013

Shutdown Vs EPC Schedule

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 Hi Guys,I want to know your opinion about the workload´s difference   in the monitoring   of Planning  type  shutdown   compared  with EPC Planning. How oft in minimum must  a shutdown planning  be updated ?ThanksKamel

Mar 26, 2013

Calender and Hours per time period

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DearsI am facing a problem in Hours per time period settings.I have to always set these settings,I have 5 different projects, all project used different calenders.When i scheduled the program - it shows different dates from the contractor schedule.Wh...

Mar 26, 2013

TILOS WORKSHOP @BEIJING 2013.2.28

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I received a message to share。 线性项目专用计划管理软件研讨会【@北京,3月28日】 主要内容:1.与国内外专家共同探讨线性项目计划编制、控制、预测。2.了解线性进度与计划的核心关注与特点;  3.了解国际线性相关行业对线性计划与进度的要求与趋势发展;  4.分享长输管道、高速公路、隧道、输变电等其他线性工程项目的应用实践。  关键词:基于现场情况的计划;时间里程图;地铁;管道;隧道;桥梁;高速公路;高层建筑 具体在http://pc.pm360.com/por...

Mar 26, 2013

AMP 5

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Please can anyone direct me to where i can get informations on AMP5.   Geoff

Apr 27, 2012

DELAY or BREACH OF CONTRACT

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Hi all analysts,I need your expert comments on;It’s the contractual obligation of the contractor to prepare a plan (program of work) and submit that to the consultant for his consent. Once the plan is approved by the consultant, accepted and being ex...

Apr 28, 2012