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Primavera P6 - Interface Problem ("Add Resource")

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Hi there. I have problem by openning "Add Resouce" window. When I click it, no action there. No window opens. As a result, I can delete the resource, but can't add it. Therefore, I use only excel to assign resource. Does anyone have such a strange ex...

Jun 14, 2021

Stucked pending Jobs - Primavera P6 Professional 18

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Hello dear friends!All clients of Primavera P6 Professional 18 have problem of pending jobs. Copy project processes we are using all are waiiting in the list of Pending jobs.I tried to search but i could not find fresh solution for this.

Jun 15, 2021

Early & Late "banana curve"

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Hi - I'm looking to produce banana curves (early and late date envelope) as part of the project controls suite of metrics using Powerproject. I used to produce these in P6 using activity count resource in the Resource Assignment spreadsheet window an...

Jun 16, 2021

User Already Logged in error

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I am getting the error "User already logged in"  I have searched this topic and tried several of the fixes with no results.  Im using Version 15.2 and SQLlite.  

Jun 16, 2021

Physical % complete for milestone date

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Hi PlannersI am updating a schedule and the first activity is start milestone, when I enter the actual start date, the percentage complete does not change to 100% and I tried to fill it manually but it does not work. It works for other activities. Re...

Jun 18, 2021

primavera activity predecessor

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Sir/s: I am new in Scheduling.I started to learn Primavera but I stumble with the Primavera own sample scheduling the "City Center Office Building"How could it be that thte predecessor of Activity EC1090 is also EC1090 (below window) predecessor. Tha...

Jun 23, 2021

Project performance metrices for a portfolio of projects

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Dear all, I am just wondering whether there are any accepted metrics for tracking a schedule-related performance of a group of projects, rather than an individual project. E.g. for example for an individual project there is a Schedule Performance Ind...

Jun 24, 2021

"Book" ABOUT the role of Planning in the UK E&C Industry

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Having recently retired from the industry after 50 years service I put together a "book" on the ROLE of planning within the UK Engineering & Construction Industry. I thought one or two other people might want to enjoy and pass comment so if you want ...

Feb 26, 2022

Formwork Rent Simulation

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Hello,I am trying to model the following scenario, but with little luck. Maybe Rafael or Vladimir cand help me a bit.Scenario:01. Formwork for columns is rented, 1 set (column) = 1000 currency/30 days, 1 set = 25 currency/day.02. Formwork for columns...

Feb 26, 2022

P6 R20 access mode buttons not appear

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Hi When I open new project I get this screenAccess mode dissapeeared How to solve this issue [[wysiwyg_imageupload:8097:]][[wysiwyg_imageupload::]]

Feb 28, 2022

Intro to and Learning Synchro

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Having been a Planner for 12 years on P6, MSP and Pertmaster I feel that the future of Planning is the move towards 4D Planning and its incorporation into Gantt and Site Planning. Having no prior experience of 4D Planning as within the UK from trying...

Mar 3, 2022

4D Planning / BIM

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Having been a Planner for 12 years on P6, MSP and Pertmaster I have an interest in and feel that the future of Planning is the move towards 4D Planning and its incorporation into Gantt and Site Planning.Having no prior experience of 4D Planning as wi...

Mar 3, 2022

BIM/EIM Model D&E Information Schematic

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Hi, has anybody got a pretty schematic showing the D&E interfaces between the 3D BIM Model LOD's as BS 19650, the Vendor information requirements (as set out in the PO's,  we used to have Stages A - G designations) and the 30% / 60% / 95% Design Revi...

Mar 3, 2022

Schedule % Complete in P6 is Duration based.

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Dear ExpertsI have a question on Primavera P6.  As far as i know, duration is not an appropriate unit to determine the plan or actual percentage of a project  at a particular time given. The more accurate is manhours.    Now, the schedule % complete ...

Mar 8, 2022

Non Labor Units Changes

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Dear Members, I am updating my project,on a specific activity i have non labor unit assigned 30h when i am progressing the activity to 80% i am updating my actual units to 24h and remaining to 6h but when i run the schedule after updating the units i...

Mar 11, 2022

The Origins of Cost Engineering

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The latest paper in our series on the origins of project controls has been published in the March edition of Project Management World Journal.This paper traces the origins of accounting, through cost accounting, to cost engineering. Download the full...

Mar 12, 2022