Often there is discussion on why the EV needs to be matured and what are its benefits - tangible and as well as non tangible. I am making a small attempt to list some its benefits and keen to know … [Read more...] about EV (Earned Value) Maturity – Its benefits and why it is important
Archives for June 2016
Turn off Auto Compute Actuals for 1 activity
Turn off Auto Compute Actuals for 1 activityBy default our project check this option like below image so that when you update Duration % complete, P6 will update Actual units for you.When you … [Read more...] about Turn off Auto Compute Actuals for 1 activity
Does Resource Curve affect Remaining Late Unit
Does Resource Curve affect Remaining Late UnitThe Resource curve obviously affect Remaining Early Unit. How about Remaining Late Unit. The answer is YES.We have a resource assignment window … [Read more...] about Does Resource Curve affect Remaining Late Unit
Shortcut for moving WBS element
Shortcut for moving WBS element In WBS window, we can create a whole WBS structure by keyboard (faster than using mouse).In stead of click on the Plus icon to create a new WBS, we can press “Insert” … [Read more...] about Shortcut for moving WBS element
Can not import Layout
Can not import Layout Your colleague send you Primavera XER file and Layout file. After you import project successfully, you click on Layout -> Open -> Import -> Select the layout. And this … [Read more...] about Can not import Layout
Open Microsoft Project file and a blank screen appear
Open Microsoft Project file and a blank screen appearWhen you work with Microsoft Project 2010 in 2 monitor, you finish working, save the file and then next day you open a project file and a blank … [Read more...] about Open Microsoft Project file and a blank screen appear
Does it matter calculating the total float from the start dates or finish dates in P6?
Does it matter calculating the total float from the start dates or finish dates in P6?We were taught that the total float is the amount of time that the activity can be delayed without affecting … [Read more...] about Does it matter calculating the total float from the start dates or finish dates in P6?
Remove relationship for multiple activities
Remove relationship for multiple activitiesYou have a group of activities which need to be removed all relationshipInstead of going to each activity and click the Remove button, you can select … [Read more...] about Remove relationship for multiple activities
Can not filter on Start or Finish date
Can not filter on Start or Finish date You have a very simple project. You want to show only activity which finish on 25-Jan-16.As usual, you create an filter like this:Then… SURPRISE. It’s a … [Read more...] about Can not filter on Start or Finish date
Create critical path for “any activity”
Create critical path for “any activity”In Primavera when we use the default “Critical” filter, it will show the critical path for the whole project (for the last activity).How about if we want … [Read more...] about Create critical path for “any activity”