Pages

Search

Linking to sections within a master project files Microsoft Project

Linking to sections within a master project files Microsoft Project

Linking to sections within a master project files

Posted: 07 Dec 2005 12:08 PM PST

In article <com>,
"Jabir" <microsoft.com> wrote:
 

Jabir,
Gee I hadn't thought of the hyperlink idea but you said it didn't work
anyway.

Rather than mess around with icons, why not simply collapse the master
project so only the summary lines of each subproject are visible. You
will basically have a 10 line master project (assuming the master has no
tasks of its own). It will be real easy to instantly select any
subproject which can then be expanded. By the way, after collapsing the
master save it, so the default master view is in collapsed form.

If the above approach is not adequate, there is a way you can set up 10
icons in the toolbar, one for each subproject, and have those icons not
only locate but also filter for any specific subproject, but it will
take some VBA to do it. Unless you are conversant in Project VBA, I
suggest you use the first approach.

John
Project MVP

How are exact times (e.g. 3:00 - 5:00 pm) entered?

Posted: 07 Dec 2005 11:57 AM PST

The time is still there, it just isn't displayed. To make it display go to
tools menu / options / general and choose a date format which includes the
time. The time you entered should show up.

--
-Jack ... For Microsoft Project information and macro examples visit
http://masamiki.com/project
or http://zo-d.com/blog/index.html
..
"Andrew" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:com... 
tool, 
times. 
simple 
dates 
record 
specific 
Project? 

Project Pro 2003 SP2 Pulled back?

Posted: 07 Dec 2005 11:43 AM PST

Not as far as I can tell.

--
-Jack ... For Microsoft Project information and macro examples visit
http://masamiki.com/project
or http://zo-d.com/blog/index.html
..
"Jim Bud" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:com... 
wasn't 
http://zo-d.com/blog/archives/microsoft-project/oops-ms-project-server-2003-service-pack-2-recalled.html 

How can I share a graphical view with people who don't have MPP?

Posted: 07 Dec 2005 09:23 AM PST

Try www.pdf995.com. Freeware that will allow you to print the gantt chart.

"woochr" wrote:
 

How do I save a filtered view in MicroSoft Project?

Posted: 07 Dec 2005 08:58 AM PST

Create a new filter with the criterion built in (replace the ? prompt in the
existing filter, then create a new view using this filter: it does work.

--

Rod Gill
Project MVP
Visit www.msproject-systems.com for Project Companion Tools and more


"Debbie" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:com... 

Flagging Tasks

Posted: 07 Dec 2005 08:30 AM PST

In article <com>,
"jjacn83" <microsoft.com> wrote:
 

jjacn83,
Real simple. Display one of the spare flag fields (e.g. Flag1) in your
current view (see the help file on how to add fields (columns) to a
view) and set it for the tasks of interest. Then create a custom filter
that tests for the flag being set.

John
Project MVP

Help with WorkForce Assignements

Posted: 07 Dec 2005 08:22 AM PST

Hi Ken,
We're only Saint Nicolas day!
In Resource sheet, set max.units (the capacity:
Dept. 1 1125 % (450hrs)
Dept. 2 800% (320 hrs) etc.
HTH

--
Jan De Messemaeker
Microsoft Project Most Valuable Professional
http://users.online.be/prom-ade/
+32-495-300 620
"aero" <microsoft.com>
schreef in bericht
news:com... 
how 
do 
select 
<microsoft.com> 
however, 
different 
up 
Dept. 
aircraft 
me 
each 
avail 
Dept. 
advance. 

Assigning more resource as one

Posted: 07 Dec 2005 07:51 AM PST

thank you anyway, jan

How can I see which predecessor is driving a task

Posted: 07 Dec 2005 07:12 AM PST

Try the macro below. It works with consolidated schedules and external
predecessors. It resets Flag1 to "No" for all tasks in the schedule then sets
Flag1 to "Yes" for all tasks on the critical path to the selected task.

Sub CriticalPathToSelection()
' Macro CriticalPathToSelection
' Macro Recorded 07/15/05 by Dean Carroll.
Dim OriginalDeadline, OriginalTask, newdeadline, NewTotalSlack
EnableCancelKey = pjInterrupt
If ActiveSelection = Empty Then MsgBox ("You must select a task before
running this macro."): GoTo done
If ActiveSelection.Tasks.count > 1 Then MsgBox ("You must select exactly one
task to run this macro."): GoTo done
OriginalDeadline = ActiveSelection.Tasks(1).Deadline
OriginalTask = ActiveSelection.Tasks(1).UniqueID
newdeadline = ActiveSelection.Tasks(1).Finish - 3000
SetTaskField Field:="Deadline", Value:=newdeadline, AllSelectedTasks:=True
NewTotalSlack = ActiveSelection.Tasks(1).TotalSlack / 480
ViewApply Name:="Gantt Chart" 'This is needed for SelectSheet to work if
you were originally in the Network Diagram view
SelectSheet
SetTaskField Field:="Flag1", Value:="No", AllSelectedTasks:=True
FilterEdit Name:="Total Slack Equals", TaskFilter:=True, Create:=True,
OverwriteExisting:=True, FieldName:="Total Slack", test:="equals",
Value:=NewTotalSlack, ShowInMenu:=False, ShowSummaryTasks:="NO"
FilterApply Name:="Total Slack Equals"
Application.sort Key1:="Finish", Ascending1:=True, Key2:="Start",
Ascending2:=True, Renumber:=False, Outline:=False
SelectSheet
SetTaskField Field:="Flag1", Value:="Yes", AllSelectedTasks:=True
Find Field:="Unique ID", test:="equals", Value:=OriginalTask,
Next:=True, MatchCase:=False
SetTaskField Field:="Deadline", Value:=OriginalDeadline,
AllSelectedTasks:=True
SelectBeginning
GotoTaskDates
done:
End Sub

"tigerfan" wrote:
 

Better do resource leveling manually than automatically?

Posted: 07 Dec 2005 05:27 AM PST

What version of Project do you run?
Since 2000 task calendars have been introduced
Task Information, Advanced, Calendar, select a base calendar.
HTH

--
Jan De Messemaeker
Microsoft Project Most Valuable Professional
http://users.online.be/prom-ade/
+32-495-300 620
"Joe" <microsoft.com> schreef in bericht
news:com... 
a 
been a 
that 
nor 3 
Project's 
boundaries 
any 
them. 
to 
a 
splits 
hrs/day, 
some 
at 
Could 
per 
create 
bericht 
It 
in 
development 
fixed 
of 
give 
to 
the 
parallel 
of 
the 
virtually 

Non-work days of a resource

Posted: 07 Dec 2005 04:22 AM PST

In article <O3Bgtjy#phx.gbl>,
"Carlos Ortigoso" <com.br> wrote:
 

Carlos,
Is it possible? Definitely. Is it easy to generate such a report? Well,
that depends. If you want a report that shows only those days when a
resource has no assignments, you will probably need to use an advanced
feature of Project, namely VBA. However, if you don't mind seeing data
that gives days of total availability along with partial days you can
use one of two approaches.

For a report, try the built-in report (View/Reports/Workload/Resource
Usage). Edit the report to show the Remaining Availability field. For a
graph, use the Resource Graph. Again display the Remaining Availability
(Format/Details).

Hope this helps.
John
Project MVP

How to set start times for individual tasks

Posted: 06 Dec 2005 04:05 PM PST

You're welcome Suzanne and thanks for the feedback.

Julie

"SuzanneD" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:com... 

Master Schedules and predecessors

Posted: 06 Dec 2005 02:58 PM PST

In article <com>,
PattiTechWriter <microsoft.com> wrote:
 

Patti,
You're welcome and thanks for the feedback. I like success stories.

John

Summary Task set at 99% Complete

Posted: 06 Dec 2005 02:47 PM PST

Rod & John
I do have resources asigned on the summary tasks. I see the percent
allocation for the resources either exceeded or didn't equal 100%. By
changing the allocations to zero the % completed changed to 100%. I'll never
forget this one.
Thnx for your assistance.


"Rod Gill" wrote:
 

Print project views to PowerPoint

Posted: 06 Dec 2005 11:59 AM PST

The camera icon does a single page, which is inadequate. Datailed systems
development schedules are typically many pages. I've got a macro that uses
the copy picture function, but having the functionality imbedded in the tool
is always better.

"Rob Schneider" wrote:
 

Project task descriptions missing

Posted: 06 Dec 2005 07:26 AM PST

I have seen this before - do you still have the +/- sign, but no text. If so
the best I could come up with that it was confined to a particular laptop.
Same plans on a desktop were fine, plans with a different laptop were fine.
We rebuilt the laptop and the problem went away.
--
Julian Marsh, PMP
Enterprise Project Manager


"Fergus" wrote:
 

primavera questions:

Posted: 06 Dec 2005 05:27 AM PST

1) There is a restriction on the number of WBS levels, but I'm pretty
certain that it is beyond what you will require. Contact a Primavera rep for
details. They should be able to set you up with a demo version.

2) Yes, you can constrain tasks. It is similar to MS project in this regard.
Constraints are PART of the logic, so it is incorrect to say that logic is
ignored. It is modified, but not ignored. One advantage of P3 is that
constraints are not generated automatically when you move tasks around
graphically. On the other hand, for some that is a disadvantage.

Generally most scheduling tools are about the same with some minor
variation. P3 is good. I'd use it except for the fact that project is
cheaper and has better automation (Project VBA). Choosing software is more
about determining what you need and then finding a tool that best meets
those needs rather than trying to determine which is the "better" tool.

--
-Jack ... For Microsoft Project information and macro examples visit
http://masamiki.com/project
or http://zo-d.com/blog/index.html
..
"lucky" <com> wrote in message
news:googlegroups.com... 

How do I set the timescale to half months or semi-months?

Posted: 06 Dec 2005 04:55 AM PST

Why does your pay cycle enter into the project schedule? Remember that
Project is a work scheduling tool, not really a time tracking and most
definitely not a payroll or accounting application. The cost data project
aculates is the direct cost of performing the required work in the tasks
its timing does not reflect pay periods or when payments are made.

--
Steve House [MVP]
MS Project Trainer & Consultant
Visit http://www.mvps.org/project/faqs.htm for the FAQs

"krussman" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:com... 

Successor Column

Posted: 06 Dec 2005 02:29 AM PST

Hi MdF,

You are very welcome and thanks for the feedback.
Julie

"MdF" wrote:
 

Risk Template

Posted: 06 Dec 2005 01:18 AM PST

Hi,
I believe it is possible.
You can customize the project workspace template making modifications for
the risk page.
You can refer to the following link.

http://www.projectserverexperts.com/Shared%20Doents/CustomizeWSStemplate.htm
Hope this is useful

Thanks and Regards,
Manmeet Chaudhari




"Barone di Munchausen" wrote:
 

Default Tracking Gantt

Posted: 05 Dec 2005 09:27 PM PST

Brilliant Jan & Manmeet!
It worked perfectly. Exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks.

Can not Insert MPP Files as a Note

Posted: 05 Dec 2005 09:18 PM PST

Hi Sobin,

Why not tell microsoft via the Project web site:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010857951033.aspx


FAQs, companion products and other useful Project information can be seen at
this web address: http://project.mvps.org/faqs.htm

Mike Glen
MS Project MVP



Sobin wrote: 

Summary tasks %comp don't update when subtask %comp data is entere

Posted: 05 Dec 2005 03:12 PM PST

In article <com>,
"jj" <microsoft.com> wrote:
 

jj,
Guess what, I've used Project for several years and I'm not an expert
either, so don't feel left out.

Let's take a look at some other possibilities. Do you have any links on
the summary task itself? Are all tasks under the summary line accounted
for (i.e. are all subtask IDs contiguous)? Are there any externally
linked subtasks under the summary?

Or, if you want, you can e-mail me the file and I can take a look at it.
If it has sensitive information, you can download a simple macro by
fellow MVP, Jack Dahlgren, that will remove sensitive information.
Jack's website is at:
http://masamiki.com/project/macros.htm
Look for the macro called "scrub"

John
Project MVP

Cannot print directly from Print preview

Posted: 05 Dec 2005 12:25 PM PST

Thee wrote: 

Before Print Preview, pick the printer (and settings) you want. The
printer selection seems to be greyed out and unchangable by design.
Probably becuase the display is per the selected printer. I don't think
it uses a generic printer to create the preview. That wouldn't make a
lot of sense since it wouldn't be a preview.

Deleted a task - other unrelated tasks got disturbed

Posted: 05 Dec 2005 12:18 PM PST

Sure - zip it up and email it to me.

Mike Glen
Project MVP

Nirakar wrote: