How Your PMO Can Support Benefits Delivery
Forum TopicHere's a look at how your Project Management Office has a huge part to play in supporting the delivery of benefits http://ed.gr/cqca
Jul 25, 2017
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Close an unfinished project in Primavera P6
Forum TopicHello, I am trying to close a pfoject in Primavera P6, which has not been completed but has to be closed untimely.Some activities, which had been planned earlied and which were going to start in the future, never started.How do I properly close it in...
Jul 25, 2017
Calendar - 7 Day Working Week
Forum TopicI am creating a programme to completion that will require weekend working. I have set the calendar to 7 day working week but when I set an activity to work saturday and sunday, the activity bar jumps to the monday. How do I prevent this from happenin...
Jul 25, 2017
Convert Microsoft Project to WORKING .xer File
Forum TopicHello All,I am trying to import a microsoft project file to Primavera P6 version 7.0.I have done this in the following order:1. open project file using asta and then save as an xer file (it opens fine is Asta with all logic and WBS correct)2. import ...
Jul 25, 2017
the progress line in Primavera P6 EPPM
Forum TopicHere's how to use the the progress line in Primavera P6 EPPM http://ed.gr/crmr
Jul 26, 2017
Is there a way to Import Activity Code Values?
Forum TopicI now have some new Activity Codes created and have quite a few values to be added to some of the codes. Is there a way to import the Code Values?
Jul 28, 2017
Unable to copy P6 Schedule
Forum TopicHello,I have a schedule in P6 EPS that cannot be copied or make reflection. I can copy or make reflection of other schedules. I check all the settings of that particular schedule but they are the same as other schedules. Does anyone know why or exper...
Jul 29, 2017
DRAWING PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
Forum TopicHello, Does anyone have a recommendation for a program to track the time spent on drawings against a budgeted $ or time amount? Can this be done with VW based on the drawing list created and be tracked by inputting the time spent into a spreadsheet i...
Jul 29, 2017
But For Baseline Delay Methodology
Forum TopicI am analyzing a delay claim submitted by a contractor to an Owner. They are using a "But For Baseline" schedule as the basis to measure delay.The Baseline schedule included closeout activities (60 days) following construction completion to Final Acc...
Jul 29, 2017
Difference between Retain Logic and Override Progress
Forum TopicDear Distinguised Planners,Please what is the difference between Retained logic and Progress Override in the scheduling option in P6.. RegardsIyke
Jul 30, 2017
P6 did no automatic re-calculate Date when update schedule
Forum TopicDear all,I'm newbie in group. I have a problem when update Schedule in Primavera as below. Hope get your clarification, instruction:* When i update activity in P6 by manual follow these steps:- Step 1: Create Baseline- Step 2: Update activity (Depend...
Jul 31, 2017
Assigning Updated Schedule (Has actuals) as Baseline
Forum TopicDears,I have a issue while assigning the current schedule as baseline which has actuals already.I have already changed the Planned Start=Start and Planned Finish=Finish.It works fine for Non started and Completed Activities.But for all in progress ac...
Jul 31, 2017
Assigning Updated Schedule (Has actuals) as Baseline
Forum TopicDears,I have a issue while assigning the current schedule as baseline which has actuals already.I have already changed the Planned Start=Start and Planned Finish=Finish.It works fine for Non started and Completed Activities.But for all in progress ac...
Jul 31, 2017
Primavera P6 Schedule Progression and Out-of-Sequence Activities
Forum TopicHere we look at procedures for handling out-of-sequence activity schedule progression using Primavera P6 http://ed.gr/cwdi
Jul 31, 2017
Import Relationships
Forum TopicI want to import realtionships from a P6 file 1 (correct relationships) in to a different P6 file 2 (incorrect relationships).Doing it manually is possible but highly time consuming as I may have to touch 700+ activities.Importing relationship data f...
Aug 1, 2017
Modeling Cure Time in Microsoft Project
Forum TopicHere's how to model cure time as a separate task using standard hours and a 7-day work week http://ed.gr/cxo9
Aug 1, 2017
Asta changing date modified on .pp file automatically
Forum TopicHi all,I am using ASTA version 14 and I am trying to figure a way around something which might be very simple.When I open an old file say from a year ago to just have a look at and then close the file, the software seems to change the "Date Modified"...
Aug 2, 2017
relationship lag scheduling - detailed calculation algorithm
Forum TopicHi,Any suggestion on where to find a well-detailed explanation of how the lag between different activities in P6 are scheduled?I am experiencing some strange behaviors in particular cases, for which I am not able to provide a rational explanation.e.g...
May 1, 2018
132 kv substation turnkey project schedule
Forum TopicI am involving in a planning of turnkey Substatiin construction in India.It is completely new field to me.Can any ine suggest with the sequence of activities which is normally used.If possible any sample schedule of it to get overall idea.
May 1, 2018
P6 SCHEDULE PROBLEM!!!
Forum TopicHi guys,I have a problem with my p6.I am done with my planning and I want to put my new data for the next month manually;*First problem=When I click the start box in status bar and change the data with a different date finish box doesn't change auto...
May 2, 2018