Jan
Tue Jun 06 09:12:12 CDT 2006
Hallo Udo,
Don't do this with percentages, as you have seen it doesn't work
I would simply check his total work after each sizable revision.
One could imagine a VBA macro that creates a message box but I wonder
whether it's worth the effort.
HTH
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"stpauli" <udo_behrends@hotmail.com> schreef in bericht
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> Hi Julie,
>
> thanks for your reply.
>
> As an example: I have a resource that is available for my project for
> 30 work days from now until next year may due to an agreement with that
> department that he works in. Now I like to make sure that I am not
> exceeding these 30 days once I replan or add tasks in that project
> plan.
>
> If I set the maximum unit to e.g. 20% then once I will add a task with
> 8hours of work a certain day, I think I will have an overload of that
> resource.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Udo
>
>
> JulieS schrieb:
>
> > Hi Udo,
> >
> > I'm not sure I understand fully what you are asking.
> >
> > If a resource is only available for specific dates (due to contract
> > start and end for example) you can set the resource's maximum unit for
> > specific date ranges on the General tab of the Resource Information
> > dialog box. (Double click on the resource's name.)
> >
> > If this is not what you are seeking, give us a bit more information so
> > we can assist further.
> >
> > I hope this helps.
> >
> > Julie
> >
> > "stpauli" <udo_behrends@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:1149598857.394360.133390@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> > > Hi there,
> > >
> > > does anybody know whether I can set a maximum number of work days for
> > > a
> > > resource ?
> > >
> > > Thank you.
> > >
> > > Udo
> > >
>