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Looking for feedback - Project Scheduling Software

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Hello PMs.I am doing this work for a class where I need to get feedback from Project Managers about the software they use to manage their projects, and I need you help:(a)   could you please fill in this survey (it takes 5 min)(b)   please also forwa...

Sep 27, 2014

Updating Schedule

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 Dear Members,How can I update my Master Schedule from 3 differents sub contractors on a two weeks basis. Thanks

Sep 28, 2014

Exporting Relationships to Excel

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When exporting activity relationships to Excel, only get 10 characters in the predecessor & successor activity names, but when I export activities, get the entire name.   How do I expand the number of characters in the relationships export?Thanks

Sep 28, 2014

Beta-reader

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Need 2-3 beta readers of a narrative non-fiction presentation of project management tools and techniques. Book is ~100K words (21 Chapters) 62 exhibits/figures. Format is .docx, but could easily be any eBook format (ePub, mobi, etc.). Reader would be...

Sep 29, 2014

Running Microsoft Project on a Server

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Hello,   Can company is trying to migrate Microsoft Project to a server like primavera. Is this possible?. If so, can some guide me through what the process is like. We currently have sql server.Thanks

Sep 29, 2014

Total float zero but not on critical path.

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Hi everyone,I have a schedule where all dates are entered in days. This is shared on a live server.I somehow now have a schedule with some activities having a total float of above zero but less than 1. As a result, on a reset to default F9, some acti...

Sep 30, 2014

Resource hours

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I have just started on a project. When I review Budgeted resource hours on the activity they are 8 times higher that what the other planner sees. How do I resolve ?

Sep 30, 2014

Primavera P6 vs Microsoft Project

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My company currently use microsoft project for all its schedules except for the situation where client requires P6. There is a debate going on right now whether to transition into Primavera or stay with Microsoft. People are hesitant to move to Prima...

Sep 30, 2014

Primavera P6 vs Microsoft Project

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My company currently use microsoft project for all its schedules except for the situation where client requires P6. There is a debate going on right now whether to transition into Primavera or stay with Microsoft. People are hesitant to move to Prima...

Sep 30, 2014

The problem with CPM

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Projects are routinely finishing late. Whilst many have no effective schedule controls a significant proportion do outlay significant amounts of money on scheduling software and people to operate the computer systems and still finish late.  The simpl...

Oct 1, 2014

Resources on LOE Activities

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Hi there,I am trying to set up a detailed schedule for an infrastructure project nowadays and my problem is about assigning a resource (say, Project Manager) to a Level of Effort activity. When I assign the resource to the activity, the budgeted unit...

Oct 1, 2014

Revised baseline due to Client delay & reduction in scope of works

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Hi All,In one of our projects, we have a situation as follows;1. Baseline programme submitted and approved as noted.2. Monthly basis updating is ongoing. It shows some delay because of the delay by client in allocating the site. We sent the EOT claim...

Oct 2, 2014

Multiple Project Scheduling

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I need help with this:I work for an Owner. I have several Project Schedules from different subcontractors and contractors  using different databases that i want to integrate into my Master Schedule which contain major milestones and owner activities....

Oct 3, 2014

Try out MS Project Pricer

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Check out MSP Pricer. Lets you perform full element of cost pricing from within MS Project using your rates. Download a free demo copy at ibmsglobal.com.

Oct 5, 2014

Choosing Good PMO Metrics

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Here's a summary from the Gartner PPM & IT Governance Summit on how to choose good metrics for your PMO http://ow.ly/Ck1cK

Oct 6, 2014

Looking for software testers in exchange for free copy

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I am looking for MS Project users to check out MSP Pricer. - an add-in SW package that allows you to perform fully compliant project pricing from within MS Project. Schedule drives the cost so C/S integration is assured. You use your rates and price ...

Oct 6, 2014

Running P6 V7 and 8 on same laptop

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Greetings allWas wondering if anyone has installed a standalone P6 V8 onto a laptop with V7 on it (including 12-14 DB). I need to be on V8 for some clients but still have open contracts on a dozen projects where I would like to stay in V7. Oracle say...

Oct 7, 2014

Running P6 V7 and 8 on same laptop

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Greetings allWas wondering if anyone has installed a standalone P6 V8 onto a laptop with V7 on it (including 12-14 DB). I need to be on V8 for some clients but still have open contracts on a dozen projects where I would like to stay in V7. Oracle say...

Oct 7, 2014