Creating a company planing procedure
Forum TopicHi Fellow PlannersCan anybody give me pointers as what this consists of and how to go about creating one ?thanx in advance
Dec 2, 2011
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constraints in MS project
Forum TopicHi can I use two constraints in MS project I have a task that should finish no later than some date and should start no earlier than some date ... and any time between that period ... I will have to level afterwards and I want MS project to fit this ...
Dec 2, 2011
Filters in MS Project
Forum TopicPlease advise if it is possible to make the same filtering in MS project as we can do in primavera.. I mean suppose i want all acitvities that start after some date and finish no later that some date.... Thanks much
Dec 2, 2011
Global Change in P6 V7
Forum TopicHellow Friends,I just started joining this team. I felt it is useful to develop knowledge and excel in Planning and I express warm greetings to all.Could any one please clarify that Global Change in P6 would be applicable for individual project or al...
Dec 3, 2011
OPP's - OUT-OF-SEQUENCE minimisation
Forum TopicOut of sequence events seem to be common , even when one's is trying to schedule only with Free Float and Zero Lag. How can one minimise this in OPP ?There is so muchs one can check the Schedule Logic for 400 plus activities. Is the3re any SSR tools ...
Dec 3, 2011
3D Work Breakdown Structure (3D WBS)
Forum TopicLet’s talk about WBS ! The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is the heart of project management. All the project management disciplines described in the PMBOK turn around it. I developed a theory about it: the 3D model or 3D WBS. Simply, there are: - Ar...
Dec 4, 2011
Data Date Issues - Help Required Please
Forum TopicI am having trouble when I reschedule my programme. My calendars (both work and resource) are set to 10hr days start 7am - finish 5pm. When I reschedule my data date to be 26-Nov 00:00 - the activities starting on the 26th show as starting at 7:01 - ...
Dec 4, 2011
Benifit Plan ustilization during Budget Planning
Forum TopicHi All,I was established Spending plan for a project in Primavera P6 ,and while doing so I have come across the "Benifit Plan" column in "Spending Plan" tab.I have tried to seach about this but have not yet cleard my concept.can anyone please tell me...
Dec 4, 2011
resourcing with quantities (weighted to provide accurate PvA %)
Forum TopicBasically I am trying to figure out how I go about resource loading a project with quantities (lets say strip/render/paint to keepit simple) so that I can get an accurate planned vs actual % from it. Lets say I have 3 rooms to decorate in this projec...
Dec 4, 2011
Durations
Forum Topichi, I'm an undergrad Mechanical Engineer and I'm having a bit of trouble setting up the durations for a project I'm working on. I have the project starting on 05/12/11 and the first task has duration set to 84 days, however the task is showing as co...
Dec 4, 2011
Updating the program
Forum TopicDear FriendsAfter updating my base program .There is a delay of 29 days & it is showing only in the program.But in the activities the maximum negative float is -25 only .Any one resolve this issue.....??? I will attach the picture[[wysiwyg_imageuploa...
Dec 5, 2011
Schedule Updates and Progress
Forum TopicDoes anyone know where I can find a list of "Best Practices" for updating a schedule. I am currently working with a project manager who is insisting to let physical progress determine the remaining duration of the scheduled activities. No sooner di...
Dec 6, 2011
Remaining Durations - Adjusting
Forum TopicHello All, I have a query which has been bothering me: I'm not sure what the correct way to deal with remaining durations is. I use Primarvera P6. eg. Activity - Excavating Trench. Original Duration of 10 days. Ok. Activity Starts 1-Nov. You updat...
Dec 6, 2011
Critical Risk Analysis
Forum TopicHi Planners,I need a sort of advise as to how to prepare a critical analysis report in P6. Is there any report than can be extracted from the report writer or I need to prepare my own. Any idea is of great help. A sample format could also be useful. ...
Dec 6, 2011
P6 Cost % Complete - Clarifications on automated calculation
Forum TopicDear Team, I have a query on the above subject. Please refer to the below snapshot. [[wysiwyg_imageupload:835:]] Can anyone kindly explain me the formula for the P6 generated cost %tages as below. 1) %tage outlined with yellow rectangular box 2) %ta...
Dec 6, 2011
Reporting Progress in percentage
Forum TopicHow do we generate completion percentage against a data date in P6 & progress curves for the data date
Dec 6, 2011
Auto compute actuals ?????
Forum TopicDear FriendsI have a question about the above subject.The function "Auto compute actual" under the details tab in resource workspace didn’t work when I put the function” Recalculate Actual Units and Cost when Duration % Complete Changes" checkbox on...
Dec 6, 2011
Single line being printed on new page
Forum TopicHi, Another problem that has left me scratching my head!! I have a schedule in MSP2003 that I want to fit onto two pages, but when I print it and set the page layout to print on 1 page wide x 2 high, it puts the final line onto a third page. If I try...
Dec 6, 2011
Rates for Permanent form Shutter (Omnia Planks) required
Forum TopicHi, I am loooking for rates @ installing Omnia Planks (permanent from shutter). Thanks in Advance everyone. Regards, Kinnar
Dec 6, 2011
How diverse are your project teams and why is it important?
Forum TopicHi Guys, Here's a good article on the importance of diversity within your project teams. http://bit.ly/rHeNOc I hope you find it useful. Colin
Dec 6, 2011