MSP: Elapsed total float ignored - even when increasing threshold for critical tasks
Forum TopicPlease see attached. What is going on here? Bug?[[wysiwyg_imageupload:5920:]]Many thanks Kind regards, Henrik
Aug 17, 2018
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Baseline in Primavera
Forum TopicI have been trying for the last hour to update a baseline schedule, but everytime I assign it to my current schedule the baseline dates are incorrect. Even when I delete the baseline I still have a baseline start, finish etc. I've tried creating a ne...
Aug 17, 2018
converted PowerProject programme mixed duration formats
Forum TopicI have converted a Powerproject file to msp, however the duration & total float formats are mixed, ie some are "15 d" and some are "3 w". I cannot see where you can change them all to days?? Andrew
Aug 17, 2018
Piping activities
Forum TopicHello friends... Can anyone provide me the activity details of a gas field compression piping as urgent. I’ll be oblized to get any feed back regarding construction plan for a piping project. Any additional guidelines or job knowledge also will highl...
Aug 18, 2018
Preferred progress Measurement Technique
Forum TopicHello I would like to solicit advice on preferred progress Measurement technique in P6. Pros and cons of physical vs duration etc. Would it.make sense to build resources loaded schedule (labor non labor) if the duration is 15 months. Which method wou...
Aug 20, 2018
PP Project Controls Gathering No. 02 (Motherwell, Scotland)
Event[[wysiwyg_imageupload:5736:]]Meeting Number 002Location: Maxim 3, Parklands Avenue, Eurocentral, Motherwell, ML1 4WQObjective for the Gathering: Simply a social networking opportunity for like-minded people. Topics:Informal IntroductionsOpen Discussi...
Aug 22, 2018
Resource loading challenge
Forum TopicHere's the challenge...You have 10 activities in your schedule. They are all resource loading (not necessarily the same resources). They have a 'prioritisation' code allocated to determine the sequence of preference for resource levelling. There a...
Aug 22, 2018
P6 R17 licenses
Forum TopicHello Planners,I cannot have an answer from Oracle-Primavera people; I hope (I know) that PPlanners will be more reactive!One customer of mine is willing to use P6 with 5 - 10 schedulers and 10 - 20 viewers (people who need to display P6 projects on ...
Aug 23, 2018
what resource summary data in the stat up filter tab of user preferences does?
Forum Topichello guys i have a question i am getting a little bit of heaache abiut this optionwhat does it do exactly can any one explain it with pictures?unfortunately oracle's help does not describe it wellbest reghardsomid[[wysiwyg_imageupload::]][[wysiwyg_i...
Aug 23, 2018
Baseline data linked to Activity ID
Forum TopicIt seems that Activity baseline data is connected to "task_code" when it used to be connected to "task_id" in the past. That used to mean that you could change what we see as the "Activity ID" and P6 still kept the relevant baseline data (dates etc)...
Aug 23, 2018
Overall % Complete
Forum TopicIf my schedule is set to fixed units, how do I get it to show a overall percent complete?
Aug 23, 2018
Earned Value Help
Forum TopicCan someone explain to me this situation :Is it possible to have dropping SPI for last 3 periods and the progress actual curve trailing on the slightly above late curve line? The forecast curve continues to show possible improvement starting from t...
Aug 24, 2018
Not copying across the A into Excel
Forum TopicHiHopefully a quick easy questionsI'm copying across activities from P6 into Excel. However, for a couple of the activities, it's not copying across the A?I have tried different copy and paste options into excel, but no joy. Any ideas? RegardsPhilip
Aug 28, 2018
Why Early Client Feedback is Necessary?
BlogWhen you set on for a journey, you are not always aware of what exact path you need to take. But how wisely you proceed in your journey is what causes the difference. If you are vigilant enough and decide logically whether to go left, right or straig...
Aug 29, 2018
What are the 'must have' Period End Reports (Non Cost / Resources loaded)
Forum TopicHi What are the must have period end reports, I would be advised to produceCurrently, I receive our contractors programme, and produce the following reports1. Full Programme, with Last Period and Baseline Variances2. Critical Path Layout3. 4, and 8 w...
Aug 29, 2018
Identifying the source of Budgeted and Actual Non-Labor Units that do not have Resources assigned to them
Forum TopicHello,I am taking over maintaining a schedule and do not know how to find the source of some Nonlabor Units that are being expended.There are budgeted and actualized non-labor units for activities such as "Execute Contract" and "Prefab Meeting", but ...
Aug 29, 2018
Schedule for constructing 50 Storage Tanks in a Refinery Project
Forum TopicDear Friends,We are in the proposal stage for 50 Storage Tanks in a refinery project. The diameter varies from 14 m to 49 m and with all combination of tank types (Fixed roof, Dome roof, Internal floating roof).Can anyone provide guidance in preparin...
Aug 30, 2018
WBS is not sorting correctly in Activities
Forum TopicTime to ask a question to those who are smater than I am.I have my WBS structure completed correctly as per below[[wysiwyg_imageupload:6051:]]When I switch to activities my WBS order is changed with construction activities at the top and general cond...
Sep 1, 2018
Actual Cost and Remaining Cost Not Updating With Data Date
Forum TopicHello,I recently updated a construction programme of works after cost loading it. The cost is fixed (Lump Sum project) and the % Complete Type is set to duration. Thus, the calculate cost from units is not checked and a budgeted cost was allocated to...
Sep 3, 2018
Primavera P6 Error : AVAA0-1519-5
Forum TopicHi Everyone,I am facing a unique Event Code AVAA0-1519-5. I face this event code when I try to delete any activity or relationship in my schedule. And sometimes, I am unable to change the layout.In addition to this, I am unable to exit P6.We have Cit...
Sep 4, 2018