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Pain points of project management

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Hi,I just started my job as a junior project manager but, I have a question to you - more experienced PMs. What are your main Pain Points in your daily work and how do you handle them?Thank you for your answers!

May 9, 2019

How to deal with Hangers/Out of Sequences/Activity changes?

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Hi ... How to deal with "Out of sequences / Hangers" while tracking the project? I know how to find, but i just want to know how to fix it without changing the baseline end date?Please note, ours a simple duration tracking project, without any resour...

May 9, 2019

Primavera 15.1 - Udf query

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Hello Folks ,Just need to ask about UDF removal / hide- We are having lots of UDFs which are not using from long time but  consuming lots of data. Is there any way we can filter out which udf is not in use so that we can remove the UDF. Also need to ...

May 13, 2019

Primavera 15.1 - Udf query

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Hello Folks ,Just need to ask about UDF removal / hide- We are having lots of UDFs which are not using from long time but  consuming lots of data. Is there any way we can filter out which udf is not in use so that we can remove the UDF. Also need to ...

May 13, 2019

Configuring the database

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A couple of weeks ago I couldn't open my 8.2 stand alone P6 on the laptop loaned to me by the consultancy that I am contracting through. Didn't get any help and got the problem fixed by taking the laptop to a local repairer who deleted quite a few vi...

May 13, 2019

Historical information

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Is there any way in primavera that I can recall that information?I took over from a previous plan and now they want to improve in the past. for example, they want early start costs and late start costs for a specific day in the past.

May 13, 2019

Float not reflecting progress updates accurately.

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I've recently been charged with revising and maintaining a relatively substantial schedule (700+ tasks) for a client of the company I work for. This is the first time I've delved into scheduling, and it's definitiely trial by fire here, so please bar...

May 13, 2019

Help- Copying P6 activities to MSP

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I need help in copying the activities and their durations (including WBS names) from primavera p6 to MSPI have tried exporting the P6 schedule into excel and then loaded it into MSP, but unfortunately none of the activities were grouped under the res...

May 14, 2019

Using ScheduleReader in STOs?

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ScheduleReader™ is a software for viewing schedules exported from Primavera in the XER, XML and XLS file format. It can convey schedule information through dynamic views among all parties involved in a project, enabling them to easily interact with t...

May 16, 2019

BPC Logic Filter for Microsoft Project

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We've finally gone live with the download and subscription portals for our MSP add-in.For the professional project manager, scheduler, administrator, or consultant working with Microsoft Project (2010+), BPC Logic Filter is a tool that fills the gaps...

May 16, 2019

Report fetch from Primavera 15.2 professional

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Hello Folks 1. What are all types of report we can fetch from P6 professional 15.2. (No BI integration )2. Is there any predefined html code to automate the importing the project data in Primavera. ( We are having html code for exporting data from p6...

May 17, 2019

Oracle Database Configration between server

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Hi dear friends, I'd like to as you about multi user for installation oracle primavera p6 on server. We will use as two user to conect and manage schedule which will be installed on the server. In this case should we buy one or two licence to use? An...

May 17, 2019

Extension of time

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Dear Mr ZoltanI need some advice on below scenarioWe have project having milestonesOne of the Milestone is installation works, we have an extension of time earlier due to employer delays.Currently that work supposed to be finish in June, 2017 however...

Oct 19, 2017

Negative float applies to chain

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I am fairly new to Asta Project Planner, I am troubled that the contractor has submitted a schedule indicating activities with remining durations indicate finish dates prior to the data date.For example, one activity indicated a remaing duration of 1...

Oct 19, 2017

Project Control - Does it Include Technical

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Hello Everyone,Just a doubt as some people refer Project Control as the Person who can manage Planning, Scheduleing, Cost, Claim and Technical parts of a Project. I am in a doubt does a Project Control personnel should be Technically very knowlegable...

Oct 22, 2017

"Retain Logic" in ASTA

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Hi,I have to switch to ASTA from P6 due to my recent move and learning about ASTA everyday. I struggle to do the same thing in ASTA which I can do easily with P6 but I take it as a challange and happy to go for learning this new software.My questions...

Oct 24, 2017

Duration % Complete And Fixed Units & Duration (Guidance Required)

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Hi Professionals, (I want everybody input please)My Question Is Very Simple But, I Have A Confusion Please Help Me Out In It.Because Of It I Destroyed My Approved Baseline Programmed. Given Below Settings I Mostly Used in P6. Duration Type = Fixed Du...

Oct 25, 2017