Can I work with different layouts? Question answered:In ScheduleReader, you can use different layouts to group and sort data, customize tables’ columns, use filters and find options to get the information you need.You can even import custom-made layo...
Here's a quick tip to highlight all SS and FF relationships in a schedule to help review schedule relationships http://ed.gr/lwl3
Is there a way to filter the activities in Primavera Risk Analysis similar to how you would in P6?I'm trying to filter activities with no predecessor/successor from a dodgy schedule ready for analysis I received but there doesn't seem to be a suitabl...
I review many schedules. I used to make many schedules. I have been noticing that many contractors prefer to enter costs as resource units instead of costs. I recall it was better, but I cannot remember why it is easier - any insights into why thi...
I work in a large corporate environment. We have held off installing the latest p6 version because IT guys are generally not familiar with the software and i am not knowledge on the MS/SQL etc environment. We currently have the Enterprise/Web versi...
I work in a large corporate environment. We have held off installing the latest p6 version because IT guys are generally not familiar with the software and i am not knowledge on the MS/SQL etc environment. We currently have the Enterprise/Web versi...
Hello All—I'm a marketing and communications professional, but not a PMI-certified project management expert. Obviously, though, PM is a big part of my work, and I've managed countless projects over 3 decades in the industry. Recently our organizati...
Hi there,I am looking for details on 4D planning/BIM and progress control used for turnarounds (e.g. for refineries or processing plants). Those schedules are very detailed and big, often with many hundred pieces of equipement, piping etc. and thousa...
Dear Sir, When i revised my baseline updated program, now the Material cost showing beyond the finish date.How can i solve it. please help me
All,Apart from the Oracle EPPM complete solution, can anyone recommend any other ERP systems which are compatible with Primavera PPM schedules?Im looking specifically for the ERP system to be able to cover Document management, timesheet management, f...
The Guild of Project Controls (GPC) utilises experienced Competency Certified senior practitioners to carry our various tasks and assignments. Why should these services be credible?All assessments are part of the Guild of Project Controls Certificat...
Get your updates via Excel. Here's how to export & import Primavera P6 schedule status using Excel http://ed.gr/l3vm
Hi All,I'm trying to put together a matrix that I can then mirror the logic for in P6, regarding design documentation and deliverables in the water industry, for example:Telemetry schedule to FDS, FDS included EICA Spec allows enquiries to go out to ...
I just switched over to P6 after some 25 years on P3.Using the stand alone P6 SQLite I cannot use the SDEF converter for COE projects. The P6 P330XER files not deploy in SQLite.Does anyone know of an xer to SDEF converter that will work outside th...
Hi everyone,I have one quick question to see your opinion with Primavera P6 reader. I am working for a small size company and we don't have lot of P6 users/licences. Some of our project engineers are using MS Project for planning but with our new pro...
Here's a great tip on how to copy tables between projects In Microsoft Project http://ed.gr/l68u
I created a custom calendar for one project and want to use the same calendar for another project. How do I copy it from one project to another?Jeff
Hello Experts,I have two Questions1. What factors contribute to the high total float and What steps one may take to reduce total floats in a project?2. How to derive a credible longest path.Practical solutions are highly appreciated. Many thanks,Indr...
Using Acumen Fuse DCMA 14. Test 12 Critical Path test returns "N" on single project. But when performed with other projects same project returns "N/A". I can't find anywhere that explains why this is "N/A". Has anyone any idea as to why and what I ca...
Hello Experts, What % of total number of activities in a baseline schedule should ideally be lying on the critical path (TF=0), a number from your extensive experience / best practice would suffice. thank you indra