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    - PERT CHART I am looking to purchase Project 2003. Can you produce a PERT CHart in this program using date input from a Gannt Chart? Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77499
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    - GANTT bar's time scale for printing In the GANTT view MS Project seems to want to print the whole time scale starting with the project start. I want to limit the time scale shown on the printout so that review can focus on the work that is not done. This does not relate to the zoom, it relates to the start and end for the gantt print display. I tried filtering the project for a narrower date range but it still wants to show the whole project time frame even from the start. Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77498
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    - Using Project for a Time & Materials contract I have been using Project to manage "tangible" contracts for years. I have not needed all the features and capabilities available, so I am not fully knowledgable about all it's capabilities. I am using Project 2003 Premium, we are soon going to add Project server. I have been hit with a requirement to track and manage a Time and Materials contract using Project. Can anyone wind me up and point me to a reference/course/guru that can enlighten me as to how to do this. I can't seem to get the tasks set up with multiple people working multiple tasks, for a fixed length of time. (Some full time, some not, etc.). Brown Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77490
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    - Pictures into a Power Point slide show How do I insert multiple pictures files into a Power Point slide presention so that I do not have to insert each one individually? Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77489
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    - Traffic light graphic indicators How do I insert the graphic indicators into my project plan to indicate the status of a task? Red = Past due Yellow = On track Green = Complete Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77488
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    - Resources as Crews Does Project allow you to assign several workers as a single resource and then to peel away or even add certain workers from the resource as the task progresses towards completion? thanks Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77487
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    - Project Problems - BUGS! I've been a project user for many years. The current version has become almost unusable. Creating circular links that cannot be undone. Tasks that wont level properly. Leveling ignores the priorities and leveling creates task splits when told not to. I have the latest update from Microsoft (Maybe that is the problem!) This has become very frustrating, two of my managers have spent days working on schedules that should take hours... ARG! Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77485
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    - how do I set up building quality assurance projects In setting up a ms project would like information on how to setup building "quality assurance" projects. Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77482
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    - Enhance formula I currently have the following formula:- IIf([Milestone]=-1,IIf([% Complete]=100,"Complete",IIf([Baseline Finish]=ProjDateValue("NA"),"No baseline Set!",IIf([Finish]<Date (),"Reforecast",IIf([Number1]>5,"R",IIf([Number1]>0,"A","G"))))),"NM") Can I extend it further to perform the following checks as well:- (ie how big can my formula be!!) 1) Amend the formula sp that it only works on tasks flagged as milestones. 2) Using another text field to act as reporting level (say for reporting levels 1,2,3,4 and 5) and then apply the above RAG formula but with differing "slippage days" depending upon what Level is in the text field. Thanks in advance Steve Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77481
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    - Using a macro to create a shortcut button to apply a resource flit I want to create a shortcut button on a toolbar which instantly applies a resource filter. Macros I have recorded so far have been recorded to go through the whole process of applying the filter to show only tasks using one resource, selecting the resource from the drop-down in the options box, and clicking ok. However, when the macro is run, it only goes as far as the options box, leaving the drop-down field blank. Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77472
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    - Opening a project from command line, from Project Server Hi All, A bit of an odd question I'm afraid. I've found that I can open a project, from project server, using the following from the command line: winproj.exe "<>\ProjectName.published" I'm wondering if I can open a project though using the Project ID rather than the name. I've tried (assuming the project Id is 112 for example): winproj.exe "<>\112" winproj.exe "<>112 winproj.exe "<>projectid=112" and a bunch of other permutations, with no success. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks, AndyN Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77470
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    - Running multiple projects with MS Project I am new to Project, and am using 2003. Our construction company typically runs 10 to 15 projects at a time, running +/- 6 months. This is probably pretty basic, but I have been unable to figure it out on my own .... Should we be developing individual "files" for each project, and somehow linking them together, or should we run one "master" schedule, and either build the unique schedules and/or import templates into the master schedule. ALSO ... in my experimentation, I embedded a sample project into what I called a master schedule, regretted it, and have been unable to remove the embedded sample project. I select the "parent" task, press delete, it warns me that I'm deleting a taks that has subs, but I click okay, but it doesn't delete??? What's going on here? Thanks in advance. Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77468
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    - How do I hide the non-working time on a Gantt chart? I would like to display / print a Gantt chart that does not show the non-working time, eg. only the hours 8am to 5pm are displayed for each day. Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77464
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    - duration from more than one task Hi I'm struggling with project, What I want to do seems very basic, but it just doesn't seem to do it I need to have the start of a task linked to one task and the end linked to another task. The duration is to be determined by the other 2 tasks, not resources or an entered duration. I'm not assigning resources at all, so they wont effect it. I can do this by having 2 sub tasks, one being the start date and one the end date, but that means I need 3 lines to tell a pretty simple story, I have to change the Bar style and roll up the task to make it look like one task not 3 when printing. Surely there's an easyer way to do it in one task. (I have used links from Excel to calculate the duration, but that adds an even more work) Your help is appreciated Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77463
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    - Format Painter Functionality in Project 2003 Does anyone know of a way to get the Format Painter button to "stick" so that you can apply a select format to multiple cells as you can do with Excel. My experience is that the "double-Click" function on the Fomat Painter button does not work in Project 2003. I find that you can only paint one cell and then you have to re-select Format Painter to do additional cells. Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77461
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    - A Way to list the WBS number with each task in resource usage view Hi - Help! I am preparing a resource assignment list using the Resource Usage View. I am copying and pasting from MS Project Resource Usage View to Excel. I want to show for each person a list of their assignments listing WBS, Resource Name, Remaining Work and Start date. I can get all of those columns to show in Resource Usage View except for WBS. I can show ID from the Gantt chart but not WBS. Is there any common field from the Gantt view that will show in the Resource View even if I have to manually enter the WBS numbers so I can get the WBS number to show? Most appreciated. Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77458
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    - Print Preview I used to have Windows 2000, but I've upgraded to Windows XP. How can I get my printer to show a preview of my document before it prints it automatically? Thanks! Wayne Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77455
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    - Base calendar in a Master Project It seems that when I insert a project into a Master Project, the Base Calendar for the Master takes over. Is there a way to specify a base calendar for a project which will still hold when the project is inserted in a master? ...and other inserted projects have a different base calendar? jlb Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77453
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    - adjust actuals I am a PM with every permission in the book. When I go to the Resources page and select the adjust actuals link in the left hand pane, it brings me to the correct page, but all the boxes are read only. How do I update my resources taks for them through PWA? Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77449
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    - autostart macro for microsoft project I would like to have a macro automatically start upon opening a file. Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77448
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    - %100 in Project 2003 and 0% complete in PWA When tasks are updated w/ (for example) 100% completes in Project 2003 and "published" I can understand why the same tasks in Project Web Access show the tasks as 0% complete. My guess is that the update from the Resource Manager (responsible to complete the task) in PWA is used to compare for accuracy (maybe the task didn't get done). But when I look at old tasks in PWA that were NEVER updated using PWA they eventally show as 100% complete to match the M.S. Project 2003 schedule. Does anyone know the timetable for when PWA uses the % complete in M.S. Project to update the PWA % complete column? Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77445
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    - internet host who is best I want to make my web page live, and I am trying to pick the best host for my business for the best cost also. This is my first web page. I have looked on the webhostingtalk.com, searched on-line hosts, talked to alltel, yahoo, etc. and I am just wondering if anyone out there could give me some help in deciding who to use. I want 24/7 support/help, and I don't want my page down, and if it must be for the host to update I want it for as short of time as possible. I am NOT going to use a free web page host. Any help here would be greatly appreciated. I have one more question, how do you get the internet to detect your page in the top 10 when it is spidering to find search results from let's say google or yahoo? Thanks a lot Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77429
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    - Where can I find a MS-Project Template on RUP - Rational Unified . Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77427
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    - where do i find a political campaign tasks management template where do i find a political campaign tasks management template for microsoft project Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77416
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    - Zoom in/out of MS Project Can I zoom in and out of an MS Project 2003 project such that I can change the number of rows I can see? This is not to be confused with changing the timescale to months, weeks, days, etc. I know I can zoom in print preview, but I want to know if it is possible to zoom in and out in the project view. Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77415
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    - Critical Path I have tasks that do not show up in the Critical Path but always want them to be included. How can I force a task to be included in the Critical Path? This is for project leaders who must manage to the critical path. Thanks! Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77412
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    - Custom Fields to Subprojects I have a master file where I have linked numerous subprojects to. I have created a custom field that compares the baseline finish date with the finish date. I would like this custom field to filter down into the subprojects. I have been copying this custom field into every subproject...but everytime I modify this field, I have to re-copy it to every subproject. It's getting tedious. is there a better way to do this? Is there someway to make the custom field in the master file somehow automatically filter into the subprojects? Thanks for the help! Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77407
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    - How to setup so Gantt view starts at project start date? On startup, Project 2003 displays Gannt view. View does not start at project start date though. Need to scroll to get to view. Would like to avoid this need for scrolling. My testing shows that the Timescale format has an affect on the amount of scrolling needed, but I have not found a way for view to start at project start date. Thanks Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77400
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    - Filters Highlighting not Hiding An MSP I've brrn given 'highlights' tasks when filters ( even auto-filters ) are applied rather than hiding the tasks - how do I change this ? Even when I go to custom filters and use 'apply' rather than 'highlight' it still does it - I've never come accross this before - any ideas how to change this ? Is it some setting within that particular MSP code ? Thanks PS - other MSPs work ok. Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77395
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    - How do I send an attachment together with a task in MS Project ... I would like to send an attachment together with a task so that individuals who are assigned the task get the attachment at the same time when they open their emails. I have tried to copy the attachment but I was unable to paste into the workgroup box. Thank you Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77393
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    - Converting to Project Server Hi, I'm using Project 2003 professional, with a shared resource pool and an integrated programme plan with linked sub projects inserted. I currently store al the files in PVCS (Version manager) and check them out an run all the files from my local directory. I'm now looking to move to Project Server. Will it keep all the imbedded links and is there any general advice you can give regarding moving to Project Server? Thanks Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77388
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    - Overtime I have been working on a porject for about a month and yesterday I went to add overtime/ hour thinking that it would atomatically calculate for any resource that was overallocated. Clearly this did not happen and now I can't figure out how to get the overtime to show up. I got the impression from the help pages that you have to enter it in manually in task usage but there has to be an easier way. I have a huge project! Please help if you can. Thank you! Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77385
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    - Updating Table & Filter definitions in Plan and Global I have a number of tables and filters which are shown as belonging to both the open project AND the Global.MPT If I update any of these definitions, are the corresponding tables/filters updated in both project AND Global, or only one, and if so, which one? I had a VERY nasty accident yesterday where I deleted a table definition, and re-opened my project to find that I had lost ALL my indenting and plan formatting. the message said something like "Cannot open the plan as the table definition <<name>> has been deleted" Could one of you nice people explain if an update to a table or filter update BOTH versions of that table or filter? If this isn't the case, is there any way to tell which one is the most recently updated, so I can copy the updated one over the top of the old one (if you see what I mean) Yours in terminal bewilderment... Pete Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77382
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    - assigning a group of people to a task Is there a way of assigning a group of prople to a task by just selecting a single resource ? What we have is a team of implementers with 6 people in the team. In an implementation any or all of them could be working on the task(s) and need to record their time on Project Central (btw, we are still on Project/2000). These 6 people are all in the same Group and, if possible, I would like to be able to automatically assign them all the task(s) without having to go through and select them one by one. Can anyone offer any suggestions as to how this could be achieved, i'm anticipating some form of VBA - AssignTeam with a %age assignment for each member but not sure how best to approach. Regards Fred Newton Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77378
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    - How can I produce a Project 2000 report in Word? I'm am using Project 2000. Although I can customise the reports, I'd like to export them to Word (or some other text file) so that I can archive them. Saving a Project to a .csv format using a map is NOT what I want. Mant thanks Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77371
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    - How to track time without considering assignment units? Hello, I'm using MS Project Pro 2003, non enterprise version. We are planning projets by allocating resources up to 80% (time available for projects, excluding all organizational tasks). We track efforts (with Actual work and Remaining work) and want a schedule reflecting the reality. For understaffing (less efforts produced than planned), updating actual+remaining work, and rescheduling the planning gives good results. For overstaffing (more efforts produced than planned, ex: the engineer worked 100% of his time on the task), we have to update the Actual work in the 'Task usage' view to see the planned assignment be updated with real efforts spent over the week. If not, we do not see the benefits of a work advance due to an overstaffing. Here is the problem: Task A ends Week 1 : Actual work = 3 days Task B follows task A: Actual work = 2 days 1/ When I input 3 days on task A, week 1, MSP delays task B to start on week 11 2/ If I input 2 days on task B, week 1, MSP detects a schedule conflict because it considers that task B starts at the beginning of the week, despite the fact that the task has a 'as soon as possible' constraint I seems like MSP spreads efforts over the tracking period, without considering tasks sequencing... How to track accurate efforts with MSP, when two tasks are overlapping during the timescale period (week) ? Any advice should be appreciated! Regards Laurent Breysse Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77370
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    - Restricting resource name entry All, I've used Project for years, but as a very 'light-weight' user. I'm now setting up an environment with 10-12 projects, each of 100-120 tasks, which is my biggest MS Project attempt to date. I have a resource file (resource.mpp) with my resouce pool, and the projects are linked to this pool. (all fine so far). I would like to restrict the data entry on the different project task sheets to 'valid resources only', to prevent creation of resources like 'MM50' when what was required was resource 'MM' at 50% ! I've tried the Project Help, and usenet, but can't quite find what I want. (Project 2000, 9.0.2000.0224) Any ideas? thanks, M. Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77368
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    - customizing updates tab in PWA I'm having problems recognizing tasks in the updates view, since i have tasks with the same name in my projects. therefor i'd like to add colums to the view such as id or summary task name. i couldn't find the view in admin - manage views. does anyone have any suggestions? Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77367
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    - editing duration field number format i would like the duration field in Project Proffesional to apear as whole numbers. can i customize it? Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77366
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    - Can MSP auto adjust the % of a resource? Lets say I have 2 8hr task assigned to the same resource. Why cant I select both task assign a start date of feb 1 and a finish date of feb 3 and have it make both start and stop at the same time but do 50% on each. Instead of doing the first 8hr task then the next 8hr task. After all I selected the start date to be the same. Thanks for the help Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77360
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    - How to add a gridline in gannt chart to show Deadline? Need to add a gridline through Gantt chart deadline to show Deadline so that it shows items that go beyond the deadline for the entire project. Is that possible Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77359
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    - Can I add custom detail/timescaled fields? I need to show the percentage of Remaining Availability in the timescaled portion of a view. Presently, Remaining Availability is shown in hours. Can I add a custom detail/timescaled field that would show it as a percentage ((Remaining Availability / Work) x 100)? Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77357
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    - color-code a task bar to a resource Not one-by-one, of course: but whenever Thom is assigned a task, the work bar is blue, whenever Bill is assigned a task the work-bar is green Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77356
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    - How do I use inflation rate in the tasks cost estimate? I need to calculate the project cost at the year of expenditure. Thanks Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77351
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    - How do I show all of my notes? It seems that there is a limit on the number of characters allowed in the notes field. How can I conveniently print lengthy notes along with all other information desired? Thanks! Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77350
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    - SP1: Can't set Project Start date to anything but 2005 In SP1 (build 11.1.2004.1707.15) I cannot seem to set the Start Date to anything before January 1, 2005. Go to Project->Project Information and try setting the start date to say November 15, 2004. Close the dialog box. Reopen it. The year will be 2005, not 2004. If you actually change the system's date (not a friendly thing to do) to anytime in the year 2004 it will do it. But when you change the system date back to 2005, and open up the Project Information box, the year will once again be 2005. Anyone else see this? Workaround? Thanks Jack Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77342
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    - Linking Resource pools back to tasks Hello, I'm looking at using a resource pool with schedules inserted into a master schedule. But I'm also looking at doing some offline assignment value changes in Excel and import this back in. On a single schedule this is easy as I just link it to the UniqueID. But when I use schedules inserted into other schedules the UniqueIDs all change but Project is able to keep the assignments sorted out. Can someone tell me what mechanism is used by MS Project in linking assignments from inserted sub-schedules to the common resource pool. If I know this I can probably figure out a means to do what I'm after. Alternatively someone may have a workaround they are willing to post. Thanks Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77341
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    - Gantt Chart Bars Do Not Print I'm having problems printing the Gantt chart portion of a file - the bars do not print. I've made sure that the "Print all sheet colums" option in Page Setup is checked. What am I doing wrong? I'm using MS Project 2000 and printing to a HP DesignJet 750C plotter. Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77337
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    - Scheduling Multiple Resources for a Task Hi. I have a Fixed Unit, effort driven task ten days long. I have three resources assigned to perform this task with varying levels of effort. Resource one will be on the task for all 10 days, Resource 2 for three days and Resource 3 for 7 days. I have Resource 1 scheduled for 100% Units, resource 2 for 30% and Resource 3 for 70%. The result is that Resource 2 is schedule for 2.4 hours of work/day for 10 days. I'd like Resource 2 to be allocated 100% of the time for three days. What would be the best way to accomplish this? Thanks. Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77335
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    - Automated RAG Status Formula I currently have the following formula:- IIf([Milestone]=-1,IIf([% Complete]=100,"Complete",IIf([Baseline Finish]=ProjDateValue("NA"),"No baseline Set!",IIf([Finish]<Date (),"Reforecast",IIf([Number1]>5,"R",IIf([Number1]>0,"A","G"))))),"NM") Can I extend it further to perform the following checks as well:- (ie how big can my formula be!!) 1) Amend the formula sp that it only works on tasks flagged as milestones. 2) Using another text field to act as reporting level (say for reporting levels 1,2,3,4 and 5) and then apply the above RAG formula but with differing "slippage days" depending upon what Level is in the text field. Thanks in advance Steve Tag: calendar reports Tag: 77332

Can I wrap text in the calendar reports or move the information to the middle
of the date box?

Re: calendar reports by Mike

Mike
Fri Jan 28 13:51:23 CST 2005

Hi Tracy,

Welcome to this Microsoft Project newsgroup :-)

No, not in the Calendar view :(

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

tracy wrote:
> Can I wrap text in the calendar reports or move the information to
> the middle of the date box?

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