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Cross-schedule Critical Paths

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Hi all,I was just wondering if it is possible to see cross-schedulecritical paths; e.g. if I have a project split into 3 schedules, which are linked together with inter-project dependencies, is it possible to see 1 critical path for the whole thing?T...

Mar 3, 2017

Sorting Individual WBS levels

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I am attempting to aplly different sorting parameters to individual WBS levels rather than sorting the entire scedule with a single sorting parameter.  Is this doable? 

Mar 5, 2017

Do you work on High-Rise Construction Projects???

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Hello,Firstly, apologies if I have posted this in the wrong section.I am currently undertaking a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Construction Engineering Management at the University of Portsmouth. In fulfillment of this degree I am required to res...

Mar 6, 2017

Questions about Back-end

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Hello,My company is working a data science initiative which requires me to understand more about the "back-end" of P6. Does anyone have experience with the tables/fields that make up P6? I am brand new to the software and am wondering about a couple ...

Mar 6, 2017

Stacked Histogram across suite of Projects sorted by Role

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I have a suite of projects that is resource loaded with defined roles first and people filled in as resources once they are assigned.  I have a stacked histogram set up to show by resource and by role separately. Is there a way to combine that functi...

Mar 6, 2017

Changing hours/day in P6

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Hello,P6 has a default 8hrs/day (Hours/Time period). If we create a calendar of 10 hrs/day, the duration gets affected because of the default 8hrs/day. What's the best way to fix this. Regards,SAN

Mar 7, 2017

Saving Different Language in P6

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Hello everyone,I have problem saving P6 acitivities that are entered in a different language. I'm using P6 16.1 and my activity description is in Japanese. When I'm done entering the activities and exist the schedule, all activities would display que...

Mar 8, 2017

Total Float

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Please i do have much float whan am preparing baseline program, can any one help me? And what are the things to consider while preparing a baseline Program for best result?

Mar 8, 2017

Event in Aberdeen

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PMI Aberdeen - Tuesday 14th March 18:30hrsSummary:After Forty years implementing computerised Project Controls, why is everything still the same?Nearing the end of his career, David muses on a lifetime of trying to help people manage projects better....

Mar 8, 2017

Remaining Total Cost Distribution

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Hello everyone,I have an activitiy (not started) which is scheduled to start in 29 March 2017 and finish in 08 May 2017. However, when i chect the remaining total cost layout, it shows the total cost only in May 2017. It does not distribute the cost ...

Mar 8, 2017

Bulk Distribution Schedule and Logistics

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I am creating a sample schedule for the Management of Bulk Deliveries. The model shall look for optimal re-assignment of all future deliveries when missed deliveries happen. The re-assignment shall consider all constraints and shall not depend on man...

Mar 8, 2017

Previous Month Status File Shows Incorrect Actuals

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HiI have a P6 Master Forecast File. I have attached the Baseline File (BL) and Last Month Status File (BL1).When I compare dates shown in Last month P6 file the dates do not tie to the actual dates for activities concerned. I am stumped as to why I s...

Mar 9, 2017

Bridging The Gap - Planning Practical Solutions

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I called it Planning Practical Solutions. I invented this name or maybe some other person already used it before, that I am not aware of. I am creating spreadsheet VBA programs as tools that will help us planners to efficiently cope up with our workl...

Mar 9, 2017

Setting up MS Project for an Engineering company

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Hi all,I am about to start a role at work where I will be required to set up a planning department using MS Project, specifically Project Online Professional.My previous planning roles have been using P6 so I'm still getting up to speed with how MS P...

Mar 9, 2017

Primavera P6 Professional Resource Lag Quick Tip

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What if you want to delay the start of one resource working on an activity? Yes, it is possible in Primavera P6 Professional to add lag on a resource. Here's how http://ow.ly/nzwu309MjEl

Mar 10, 2017

Link Appearance on Bar Chart

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Hello,I was hoping someone can help. I have had to add a substantial number activities to my programme due to client variations and I have now linked all of the activities. The trouble is my programme now looks like a spiders web due to the large num...

Mar 10, 2017