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Posted: 01 Mar 2006 07:16 PM PST

Hey, I can do that. Good idea!

"Rod Gill" wrote:
 

How do I compare actual to planned completion times

Posted: 01 Mar 2006 10:33 AM PST

Hi Jeff,

Welcome to this Microsoft Project newsgroup :)

You might like to have a look at my series on Microsoft Project in the
TechTrax ezine, particularly #25 on Tracking, at this site:
http://tinyurl.com/2xbhc or this:
http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/Pub0009/LPMFrame.asp?CMD=ArticleSearch&AUTH=23
(Perhaps you'd care to rate the article before leaving the site, :)
Thanks.)

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

Hope this helps - please let us know how you get on :)

Mike Glen
MS Project MVP

Jeff Budau wrote: 

Snapshot 10-line maximum

Posted: 01 Mar 2006 09:43 AM PST

Hi Rachello,

Welcome to this Microsoft Project newsgroup :)

Try using a Flag field to identify what you want and then filter for that
flag.

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

Hope this helps - please let us know how you get on :)

Mike Glen
MS Project MVP

Rachello wrote: 

Locating a circular reference

Posted: 01 Mar 2006 08:27 AM PST

In article <com>,
"Andrew K" <microsoft.com> wrote:
 

Andrew,
The only reason I can think of for an intermittent circular reference is
if calculation is set to manual. The error will only show when the
schedule attempts to calculate.

Did you try the interative build of the master? If so, how did it go?

John
Project MVP 

Major problem

Posted: 01 Mar 2006 08:05 AM PST

In article <googlegroups.com>,
"TBA" <com> wrote:
 

TBA,
You may get a better response by posting to our sister newsgroup that
deals with Project Server. Try, microsoft.public.project.server

John
Project MVP

Project File Size using MS Project 2000

Posted: 01 Mar 2006 06:22 AM PST

In article <googlegroups.com>,
"textron.com" <textron.com> wrote:
 

breppucc,
You're right, for a Project file with 2000 lines, several megabytes is
definitely bloated. You said the methods in FAQ 43 don't work for you.
Does that mean you are unable to save as a .mpd and re-open as .mpp or
simply that doing so has no noticeable effect on the file size?

You said you convert the file every week for your customer. The word
"convert" bothers me. Are you really converting the file or simply doing
a "Save As" to a .csv? If it's the latter then I see no problem but if
you are actually converting and re-opening the file between .mpp and
..csv, I'd say that is an process that is ripe for causing corruption.

The fact that you get a Winproj.exe error tells me there might be a
problem with Project itself. Before the IT folks show up I'd try running
Detect and Repair found under the Project menu. However you need the
installation CD to run that repair and if the IT folks are the only
people who have the CD then you have to wait for them anyway.

It sounds like the calendar and link issues are related to .csv
conversion. I'd dispense with all the converting, get the file squared
away and then re-configure the calendar and links as necessary. Then
just work with the file as a standard .mpp. Use a "save as" for the
customer's .csv but keep that conversion one-way.

John
Project MVP

import from outlook to project

Posted: 01 Mar 2006 06:11 AM PST

It is pretty easy using VBA code. See
http://www.outlookcode.com/codedetail.aspx?id=1165
There you will find two macros I wrote. They sort of do the opposite of what
you are trying to do - one of them exports your Project tasks to Outlook
tasks, the other retrieves status information from Outlook and updates your
Project file. If you are familiar with VBA, you should be able to use the
code in these two macros to create one that does what you want. Email me if
you have any questions.
Good luck,
Rick Williams



"Mireillea" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Help! all project tasks are starting on the same day-

Posted: 01 Mar 2006 06:11 AM PST

One more thing, Go to Tools>Options>Calculation and turn the calculation to
Automatic. As you make logic ties the task will move in time. It might be
helpful to add the Task Form on the view. Right moust click in the graphic
area and click on Split. The task form will pop up. Now right mouse click in
the task form area and then click on one of the options. Good Luck.

"Kathleen" wrote:
 

Automatically level resources unit work

Posted: 01 Mar 2006 05:37 AM PST

Hey Steve,

Thanks for all that info! It has really helped. I understand Levelling a bit
more now!

"Steve House [Project MVP]" wrote:
 

Part time resources? (newbie question)

Posted: 01 Mar 2006 01:32 AM PST

Thanks Steve for answering! (Actually I found out the answer by myself
10 minutes ago - Sometimes lost, but not always...)


/Jarl

Updating schedules sharing resource pools

Posted: 01 Mar 2006 12:00 AM PST

Hi Sue OZ,

You are welcome. Glad to know it worked and thanks for the feedback.

Julie
"Sue OZ" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Can't Restore Outline Structure

Posted: 28 Feb 2006 10:06 PM PST

Jan,

Apparently MSP has a problem with a projector, which is what caused the
problem. I was connected to a computer projector when I booted up. When I
made the switch to the screen, the problem occurred.

Solution: disconnect everything and reboot, THEN connect the projector to
the computer, THEN make the screen switch if necessary.

TomCat

"Jan De Messemaeker" wrote:
 

I want to write Project code - need ideas!

Posted: 28 Feb 2006 05:42 PM PST

Hi Glenn!
This will be no problem. Email me at net and we can
discuss it.
Thanks,
Rick Williams

"Glenn Bosch" <Glenn microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:com... 

Breakup Projects in Master File

Posted: 28 Feb 2006 03:41 PM PST

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

Ann,
Well, I think your issue is different from Hadi's. Hadi needs to break
up a master file, it sounds like you need to create one.

It also looks like DavidC has provided a couple of viable approaches. If
you have further questions, please let us know.

John 

Tracking costs by percent complete does not work!!

Posted: 28 Feb 2006 03:33 PM PST

In article <googlegroups.com>,
com wrote:
 

eganders,
I have to apologize for my opening comment in my original reply. After I
wrote it and hit send, I realized that it wasn't very professional. I'm
sorry.

But something you mentioned above really caught me off guard. You mean 9
women can NOT do a baby in 1 month? Wow, I need to rethink my whole view
of family planning ;-)

One way to work around the case of material cost "polluting" the total
cost is to create separate task lines for labor and material. The total
cost value at the top level will of course include all cost types, but
at least at the task level, labor is isolated, and its also possible to
use the Grouping feature to sum costs up separately.

The reason 100% complete gives 100% value is because 100% in the %
Complete field guarantees the % Work Complete field is also 100%. That
same relationship may or may not hold for values less than 100%. If a
resource is assigned at 100% for the full time the task spans the the
two % complete fields will track one for one. For example let's say a
task is 40 hours duration and Joe is assigned to work it at 100%. The
Work field then also becomes 40 hours and 50% entered into the %
Complete field or the % Work Complete field will yield a value of 50% in
the Cost field for that task, assuming the task has labor only.

Hopefully this clarifies it further.

John
Project MVP

How do I unhide the 'Task Name' column in Project 2003 ?

Posted: 28 Feb 2006 02:19 PM PST

Maybe, Trevor, but it certainly isn't the first time it's been asked :)

Mike Glen
Project MVP

Trevor Rabey wrote: 

Monthly Report

Posted: 28 Feb 2006 01:41 PM PST

Hi

I need to produce a weekly/monthly report by Client, project and resources
allocated to the project of the Client. What's the best reporting format i
can use in the Report Tool? Do i have to customized?

Currently my project plan is in this hierarchy:

2006 Scope of Work-1st level

Audi (Client) - 2nd level
Project 1- 3rd level
Project 2- 3rd level
Project 3- 3rd level

Time Warner (Client) - 2nd level
Project 1- 3rd level
Project 2- 3rd level
Project 3- 3rd level

I will assign resources for each project and resources are shared. How can i
report on this for the Client to see how each project is doing and how many
hrs the resources are working for each project.

Help!

THanks,
Ann


--
Thanks!


"Jermyca" wrote:
 

How do I contact microsoft without paying $35?

Posted: 28 Feb 2006 12:41 PM PST

Hi daredo222 ,

Welcome to this Microsoft Project newsgroup :)

What's your problem? Can we help?

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

Hope this helps - please let us know how you get on :)

Mike Glen
MS Project MVP

daredo222 wrote: 

WBS elements - I recall they are never to be below 40 hours????

Posted: 28 Feb 2006 11:11 AM PST

Hi,

I doubt this is ever published as a guidance.
It may be true in most projects but some projects (like moving and
reinstalling a server room) sometime must be done within 48 hours - with
tasks averaging 1 hour.
HTH

--
Jan De Messemaeker, Microsoft Project Most Valuable Professional
http://users.online.be/prom-ade/
For FAQs: http://www.mvps.org/project/faqs.htm
"ProjectMGR" <microsoft.com> schreef in bericht
news:com... 
that 

Project Plan Protaction

Posted: 28 Feb 2006 07:42 AM PST


John,

Thanks yet again for your advise.

Regards

Figen

"John" wrote:
 

why did task line change to blue in MSP2003 ?

Posted: 28 Feb 2006 06:30 AM PST

In article <com>,
"canus86" <microsoft.com> wrote:
 

canus86,
Wow, I like the easy ones, and, you're welcome.

John

Can you change the Duration to Calendar Days?

Posted: 28 Feb 2006 05:57 AM PST

Perfect. That is exactly what I needed. Thanks a lot!!

"John" wrote:
 

No resources in resource center,how to add?

Posted: 28 Feb 2006 05:00 AM PST

Hi Stefan,

Try posting on the server newsgroup. Please see FAQ Item: 24. Project
Newsgroups. FAQs, companion products and other useful Project information
can be seen at this web address: http://project.mvps.org/faqs.htm

Mike Glen
Project MVP


Stefan wrote: