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Here are my notes on Microsoft's Project 2000 product, organized in a different way than Microsoft's Help files and training documents.

All topics are in this one large file for quick searches through all topics.

 

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Product Architecture
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Gantt Charts
MSProject Gotchas
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Views, Tables by Screen
Tasks and Resources
Fields in Tables
Importing/Exporting
Reports
Schedule Fields
Contours
Task Types
Database
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Product Architecture/Migration


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  • Project 2000 .mpp files use the same extension as Project 98 files, but have a different internal format.
  • Project 98 cannot open Project 2000 .mpp files.
  • Project 2000 cannot read .mpx files from versions of Project prior to 98.
  • Project 2000 can open .mpp files in the Project 98 format, but cannot save data in that format.
  • Baseline data from Project 98 files must be converted before being saved into Project 2000 files.
 

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Microsoft's OfficeUpdate site has Articles on Project 2000

Migrating from Project 98 (article) describes the implications of new features in Project 2000.


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Installation

To avoid annoying defaults, select "Customize" during initial installation or "Add or Remove Features" from Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs.

    Why Start from Scratch?

    It's easier to copy an existing file rather than start a new blank file, so expand "Microsoft Project for Windows" and click "Microsoft Project Templates" to select "Run from My Computer" to copy sample project files (with 8.3 short names) from the CD at X:\ENGLISH\PROJECT2000\ PFILES\ MSOFFICE\ TEMPLATE\ 1033 to (long names) on the hard drive folder C:\Program Files\ Microsoft Office\ Templates\ 1033 where other Microsoft Office templates are also stored.

    Kill That Annoying Cartoon

    Expand Office Tools, Office Assistant, Clippit, select "Installed on First Use".

    After installation, if you encounter the beast, right click on it, select Options, and uncheck "Use the Office Assistant".

    VBA

    Under "Visual Basic Help", select "Run from My Computer".

    Workgroup Messaging

    Run WGSETUP.EXE to install openmail.exe and Olemenu.dll to work with a 32=bit MAPI compliant e-mail client.
 

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Configuration

    Here are the customizations I prefer after installation is complete:

  • Tools, Options, General tab,
  • Check "Open last file on startup"
  • Input 9 in "Recently used file list"

    Stop wasting paper

    In File, Page Setup, uncheck "Print Blank pages".

    Maybe Microsoft people in Redmond, Washington could do with less trees, but not where I'm at in Los Angeles, where there's not much shade under our palm trees.

    Switch to a chattier printer icon

    Clicking on this default print icon sends one copy of the entire document with all of the default print settings to the default printer immediately after you click it.

    If you want to choose the printer, number of copies, etc., from View, Toolbars, select "Customize..." Get rid of the existing Print icon by dragging and dropping it somewhere in the Customize window. In the right pane of the Commands tab, scroll to the Print... button and drag it to where the default print icon was.

    Full menus

    While you're in the Toolbar "Customize..." pop-up, let me note something that is difficult to find. Click the Options tab and uncheck "Menus show recently used commands first" and check "Show shortcut keys in ScreenTips".
 

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Set this at top of window. Gantt Chart

    Rather than using the default "Gantt Chart" view, I like defining my own "Edit Gantt" and "Summary Gantt" views. But first, I create custom Table defintions so that I can specify them when I create the views.

    Create Custom Table Before Custom Views

    In Project 2000: Create a custom Table from an existing table:

    Click View, Table, More Tables, Copy, type your new Table name, make changes described below, click OK.

    In Project 2000: Create a custom View from an existing view:

    Click View, More views, Copy, type your new View name, make changes, click OK.

 

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Microsoft Project "Gotchas"

    These are the most common frustrations for new users.

    Microsoft Project offers a rich set of features which can save you time. However, automatic features can be frustrating to those who don't know about them. Here are some of the common frustrations:

    Constrained by Constraints

    Microsoft Project automatically changes the constraint of a task to "Start No Earlier Than" or "Finish No Earlier Than" if you:

    • Type a start or finish date for a task or
    • Use your mouse to drag a task around a Gantt Chart or Calendar.

    When you do these actions, Microsoft Project assumes that you want fixed start or finish dates instead of allowing the program to calculate the dates for you.

    Advice:

    • Type in changes to duration rather than using your mouse to extend the task bar.
    • Create several views -- use one view for working with the project and another view for presenting the project.
    • Add the Constraint Type as a column in your Gantt Chart so that you can quickly review them.
    • Add a Note or Flag field to remind yourself about the tasks you want with special constraints.
    • Remember to review the Constraint Type before printing or distributing your project.

    Save Yourself

    Microsoft Project 95 offers great flexibility for you to customize the style of your task bars. However, it saves style settings in a separate file than your project file -- then only when you exit the program.

    Advice:

    • Occasionally exit the program to make sure that your changes are written from memory to hard disk.
    • If you copy your project file to another computer, also copy the style preferences file as well.

    Accidental Delete by Habit

    In almost all other Windows applications, the Delete key erases a single character to the left of the cursor.  So, we reach for the Delete key automatically. 

    However, Microsoft Project gets rid of an entire task when the Delete key is pressed.

    Advice:

    • Rather than pressing Delete,  cut using the mouse or menu command. Make a habit of this for all applications you use or you'll forget to do this.
    • To avoid needing to re-enter all information for a task accidentally deleted, copy your file and paste it to a new name before you start working with a file. This example file name is for version 3.2d of the REXT Proposal:

        REXT-Prop-5.2d.mpp

      Update the "d" to "e" every time it is saved.
      Update the "2" to "3" every time it is distributed.

    • Don't configure the software to Auto Save. In Project 2000: Tools, Options, Save tab.
    • Slow down!  Be mindful of this habit which may hurt.
    • Keep printed copies of your project 
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Right-Click Instead of ToolBar Icons

    I think that it's quicker to use a mouse rather than looking for toolbar icons or keys on the keyboard.

    Toolbar buttons also available from a mouse right-click

    Remove from the Standard toolbar icons for functions which are more easily available from right-clicking a cell -- Cut Cell, Copy Cell, Paste, Insert Hyperlink, Task Information, Task Notes, Font name and size.

    You can also get rid of the Outdent, Indent, Show Subtasks, and Hide Subtasks toolbar icons if you right-click on the task after you select the entire row (by clicking on the grey area at the very left edge of the screen).

    This action makes room for the View and Report drop-down menus. These show 12 items at a time, but they can't be selectively included and excluded by you like menu items.

    Instead of Big View bar icons

    The default view bar at the left has such big icons that it only accomodates at most 8 of the 24 views provided by default. Get rid of them by right-clicking on it and uncheck "Viewbar". Now right-click on the blue bar and you still get a list of views!

    Instead of exposing the "Management" toolbar buttons, select More Views, "Task Entry" View, Edit..., check "Show in menu", then OK. Do this again for the "Resource Allocation" view.

    Expose Hidden PERT Views

    The 23 views (installed by default) do not include the PERT chart views which are only exposed in the Organizer when you right-click on the grey toolbar area, select "PERT Analysis", and click on the icons.
    • PA_Optimistic Gantt
    • PA_Expected Gantt
    • PA_PERT Entry Sheet
    • PA_Pessimistic Gantt
 

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ToolBar Icons That ARE Useful

    Custom Forms

    From View, Toolbars, select Custom Forms.

    Drag it to the upper right corner, where you'll have instant access to text input forms.

    Add Other Forms Icons

    Assign Resources In the Toolbar Customize "All commands" categories, drag this icon named "ResourceAssignment" to the Custom Forms toolbar.
 

Comparison of Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts asssigned by Microsoft

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Views & Tables by Screen

    Views on the menu assigned by Microsoft/by default (after installation) are in shown in bold.

    Screen View Name Table Filter Note
    Combination
    Resource Usage
    Leveling Gantt
    Resource Allocation
    Combination
    Gantt Chart
    Task Form
    Task Entry
    Calendar Calendar --
    Gantt Chart Bar Rollup Rollup Table Rollup Table
    Gantt Chart Detail Gantt Delay
    Gantt Chart Gantt Chart Entry Task Entry
    Gantt Chart Leveling Gantt Entry
    Gantt Chart Milestone Date Rollup Entry
    Gantt Chart Milestone Rollup Rollup Table
    Gantt Chart PA_Optimistic Gantt PA_Optimistic_Case
    Gantt Chart PA_Expected Gantt PA_Expected_Case
    Gantt Chart PA_Pessimistic Gantt PA_Pessimistic_Case
    Gantt Chart Tracking Gantt Entry
    Network Diagram Descriptive Network Diagram --
    Network Diagram Network Diagram --
    Relationship Diagram Relationship Diagram --
    Resource Form Resource Form --
    Resource Graph Resource Graph --
    Resource Name Form Resource Name Form --
    Resource Sheet Resource Sheet Entry Same as Custom Resource report
    Resource Usage Resource Usage Usage Resource Allocation
    Task Details Form Task Details Form --
    Task Form Task Form --
    Task Name Form Task Name Form --
    Task Sheet Task Sheet Entry
    Task Sheet PA_PERT Entry Sheet PA_PERT Entry
    Task Usage Task Usage Usage


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by Table

    Views on the menu assigned by Microsoft/by default (after installation) are in shown in bold.

    Screen View Name Table Filter Note
    -- Task ... Baseline
    -- Task ... Constraint Dates
    -- -- Cost
    -- -- Earned Value
    -- Task ... Export
    -- Resource ... Export
    -- Task/Resc Hyperlink
    -- Task ... Schedule
    -- Task ... Summary
    -- Resource ... Summary
    -- Task ... Tracking
    -- Task ... Variance
    -- Resource ... Variance
    -- -- Work
    -- Resources... Entry - Material Resources
    -- Resources... Entry - Work Resources

 
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Resources

  • There are two types of resources: Work resouces and (new to Project 2000) Material resources.
  • Material types are consumables like fuel and cement. Material labels cannot exceed 32 characters in length.
  • Units of measure
  • Consumption Rate (such as gallons per hour or gallons/hr) consists of a material over a time element. A Variable consumption rate changes when the duration changes.
  • Material resources do not have a resource calendar.
 

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Fields in Tables

Tip: Add the report category (e.g., Assignments, Custom, etc.) to the report title so that you can quickly determine where to go for a reprint of that report.
  • (Task) Baseline Table
    Task Name Baseline Duration Baseline Start Baseline Finish Baseline Work Baseline Cost

  • (Task) Constraint Dates Table
    Task Name Duration Constraint Type Constraint Type

  • (Task) Cost Table (used by Views and Reports)
    ID Task Name Fixed
    Cost
    Fixed Cost Accural Total
    Cost
    Baseline
    Cost
    Cost
    Variance
    Actual
    Cost
    Remaining
    Cost

    This is exported using the "Cost data by task" data map (internally titled the "Task Cost Table")

    Note: Resource tables exclude fields "Fixed Cost", Cost ("Total Cost"), and "Fixed Cost Accural" (e.g., "Prorated" method, etc.).

  • (Resource) Cost Table
    ID Resource Name Total
    Cost
    Baseline
    Cost
    Cost
    Variance
    Actual
    Cost
    Remaining
    Cost

  • (Task) Delay Table
    Task Name Leveling Delay Duration Start Finish Successors Predecessors Resource Names

  • (Task/Resource) Earned Value Table
    Task/ Resource Name BCWS BCWP ACWP SV CV EAC BAC VAC


  • Introductory Article on Earned Value
  • DoD's Earned Value Management website.
    • BCWS (Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled) is also known as "Planned Value Baseline" It is how much of the budget should have been spent up to the status date using baseline rates.
    • BCWP (Budgeted Cost of Work Performed) is also known as "Earned Value". Calculated by applying baseline rates to percentage of actual work completed (earned) up to the status date.
    • ACWP (Actual Cost of Work Performed) -- just add up them receipts -- the accumulated cost
    • SV (Schedule Variance) = (BCWP - BCWS) measures the cost of unexpected differences in elasped time. This is a negative (undersirable) value if BCWS is higher than BCWP, such as when resources use more time than budgeted.
    • CV (Cost Variance) = (BCWP - ACWP) measures the difference between the budgeted vs. actual cost of the same project items performed (completed). This is a negative (undersirable) value if ACWP is higher than BCWP, such as when resources are charged at a higher rate of money than budgeted.
    • BAC (Budget At Completion) on the report is called "Baseline Cost" in the database. This what the total job is supposed to cost.
    • EAC (Estimate At Completion) is the Cost already incurred plus projected costs for all remaining work. This field is called "Cost" in the database. Some also call this datum the Latest Revised Estimate (LRE). This amount is what the total job is now expected to cost.
    • VAC (Variance At Completion) = (BAC - EAC) It answers "how bad can it get?"

      Thes fields are exported to Excel spreadsheet which holds data over several periods to create a graph such as this to illustrates the relationship between these currency values:

      This sample cumulative graph describes a project in trouble - starting slower than planned initially, getting efficient in the middle, but end up overspending during the mad dash for completion.

      Download the powerpoint file used to create this graphic.

  • (Resource) Entry Table
    Resource Name Type Material Label Initials Group Max Units Standard Rate Overtime Rate Cost Per Use Accrue At Base Calendar Code

  • (Resource) "Entry - Work Resources" Table
    does not include "Material Label".

  • (Task) Entry Table used by Views
    Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors Resource Names

  • (Task) Entry Table used by Reports contain two more fields
    Task ID Task Name Duration Actual Finish Constraint Type Start Finish Predecessors Resource Names

  • (Resource) "Entry - Material Resources" Table
    Resource Name Type Material Label Initials Group Standard Rate Cost Per Use Accrue At Code

  • (Task) Export Table

  • (Resource) Export Table

  • (Task/Resource) Hyperlink Table
    Task/ Resource Name Hyperlink Hyperlink
    Address
    Hyperlink
    SubAddress

  • (Task) Rollup Table
    Task Name Duration Text Above Start Predecessors Resource Names

  • (Task) Schedule Table
    Task Name Finish Late Start Late Finish Free Slack Total Slack

  • (Task) Summary Table used by Views
    Task Name Start Finish % Complete Cost Work

  • (Task) Summary Table used by Crosstab Reports Cash Flow (by Task across time periods) and Task Usage(hours) also contains the Duration field
    Task ID Task Name Duration Start Finish % Comp. Cost Work

  • (Resource) Summary Table
    Resource Name Group Max Units Peak Standard Rate Overtime Rate Cost Work

  • Tracking Table
    Task Name Actual Finish % Complete Actual Duration Remaining Duration Actual Cost Actual Work

  • (Task) Usage Table
    Task Name Work Duration Start Finish

  • (Resource) Usage Table
    Resource Name WorkDuration Work

  • (Task) Variance Table used by Views and
    (Task) Variance Table used by Slipping Tasks Report
    Task ID Task Name Start Finish Baseline Start Baseline Finish Start Var. Finish Var.

  • (Task) Work Table
    Task Name Work Baseline Work Work Variance Actual Work Remaining Work % Work Complete

    Notice that the "% Work Complete" column on the Resource Table is in a different position than the Task Table.

  • (Resource) Work Table
    Resource Name % Work Complete Work Overtime Baseline Work Work Variance Actual Work Remaining Work


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Importing/Exporting with Data Maps

  • There is no menu item/function for "Import", just Open the file and the software figures out the format.
  • There is no menu item/function for "Export", select "Save As" and the file type.
  • Tip: When you export a file, make sure you include in the file name the data map associated with that file. When you import that file, you will need to provide that information. These are the 11 default maps:

 

This Add-in for Microsoft Project 2000 lists differences between two versions of the same file, such as two possible projections.

The Project 2000 Database


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Default Selective Data Map

  • "Who Does What" Assignments report
    Resources and Assignments
    Start Finish Work
    Unassigned
    Jan 10 Feb 16 0 hrs

  • Compare to Baseline (Baseline Comparison Report)

  • Cost data by task ("Task Costs Report")
    ID Task Name Fixed
    Cost
    Fixed Cost Accural Total
    Cost
    Baseline
    Cost
    Cost
    Variance
    Actual
    Cost
    Remaining
    Cost

  • Default task information (Task Data report)
    ID
    Task Name
    Duration Start Date Finish Date Predecessors Resource Names
    1
    Project Kick-Off
    6 days Jan 3 Jan 10   Product Management

  • Earned value information (Earned Value report)
    ID
    Name
    BCWS BCWP ACWP SV CV EAC BAC VAC

  • Export to HTML using standard template (Tasks report)
    ID
    Task Name
    Duration Start Finish Resource Names % Complete
    1
    Project Kick-Off
    6 days Jan 3 Jan 10 Product Management 0%

  • Resource "Export Table" map (Resource Export Table report)

    Note: The "Scheduled Work" field on the report is named "Work" in the database.

  • Task "Export Table" map (Task Export Table report)

    Why does this, unlike the Task Export Table, not contain (at the end) fields Contact, Start1-5, Finish1-5?

  • Task and resource Pivot Table (Tasks report)
    Resource Group Resource Name
    Task Name
    Duration Start Finish Cost
      Product Management
    Project Kick-Off
    6 days Jan 3 Jan 10 $0.00

  • Task list with embedded assignment rows (Tasks with Assignments report)
    ID
    Task Name
    Work Duration Start Finish % Work Complete
    1
    Project Kick-Off
    368 hrs 6 days Jan 3 Jan 10 0%

  • Top Level Task list ( Top Level Task report)
    ID
    Task Name
    Duration Start Finish % Complete Cost Work
    1
    Project Kick-Off
    6 days Jan 3 Jan 10 0% $0.00 368 hrs

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Customized Field Names

  • To rename fields, Doing so would make default field names disappear, which could be frustrating for those accustomed to them. In Tools, Customize, Fields
  • If you are a Project Central user, you have to define them in SQL database.
  • If you export files, you must use the Project Organizer to use the Global.mpt list (converted from Global80.mpt in Project 98).

    Schedule Fields

    Start Dates Finish Dates Usage
    Start Finish
    Actual Start Actual Finish
    Baseline Start Baseline Finish
    Early Start Early Finish
    Late Start Late Finish
    Start Variance Finish Variance
    Date 1...10 ...
    ... Deadline Appears as diamond indicator if Finish date is beyond this date.

    Duration = Work x Units

    Duration Work Units
    Duration1...10 Work1...10
    Actual Duration Actual Work
    Baseline Duration Baseline Work
    -- Overtime Work
    -- Regular Work
    -- Actual Overtime Work
    Remaining Duration Remaining Work
    -- Remaining Overtime Work
    Duration Variance Work Variance
  • Free Slack
  • Total Slack
  • Assignment Delay
  • Leveling Delay
  • Assignment Delay
  • Start Variance
  • Finish Variance
 

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Contours

The ... field identifies the assignment timephased level contour used.

The 8 predefined contours (installed by default) divide time into 10 segments of equal duration. The graphic below illustrates percentage values in the contour definition table.


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    Edited contours can have a user-defined number of segments each with a different duration. Segment durations are automatically changed when the duration is changed.

Task Types

 



Here is an initial stab at a mental picture to remember what is automatically changed when the system holds a field as "fixed".

The "X" notes the field changed by the user.

The circle denote the field which has been designated as "fixed".

If one field is fixed and another field is changed, the third field is updated.

So the only trick to remember is the situation when the same field is marked as "fixed" and also changed by the user.

The thick arrows point to the field the application automatically changes.


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    Document the use of each field in your project

    As you work with a project, open a Word document window to remember how you are using each field. Here are the most common fields:

    Field Usage
    Indicators New to Project 2000.
    Task Name [+] and [-] expands and contracts summary tasks.
    ResourceInitials To hold user text on miscellanous topics. Good to have just in case it's needed.
    Duration1, Duration2, Duration3 Opt ... in PA_PERT Entry Table
    Duration1, Start1, Finish1 Opt ... in PA_Optimistic_Case Table
    Duration2, Start2, Finish2 Exp ... in PA_Expected_Case Table
    Duration3, Start3, Finish3 Pes ... in PA_Pessimistic_Case Table
    Flag1 "Yes" if the task should appear on Summary Gantt chart.
    Flag10 "Text Above" in Rollup Table
    Text1 Comment
    Start1 and Finish1 A date which external organization, but not relevant
    for scheduling. Note that both start and finish dates are 
    needed for a milestone to appear.
       
    Notes To hold user text on miscellanous topics. Good to have just in case it's needed.
    Constraint Type To easily detect when Project software automatically, as described earlier.

    Standardize Field Usage

    This document allows for reuse fields. And since many fields are not populated by every task, This also helps if you ever need to consolidate several project files together.

    The Project 2000 CD contains T-SQL statements to load a project into MS-SQL database.

    Put TBD items at the end of the project.

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    Set this at top of window. Basic Features of MSProject 2000

      Create a Project Plan
      • Import a task list from Microsoft Excel to Microsoft Project
      • Set default folder options and AutoSave
      • Create recurring tasks
      • Split a task
      • Modify task duration
      • Modify calendar working time options
      • Apply a calendar to a task
      • Add material resources to a project
      • Enter costs on resources
      • Assign an additional resource to a task without increasing work on the task
      • Assign an additional resource to a task to increase work on the task
      • Create base calendars
      • Set task types (fixed work, fixed units, fixed duration)
      • Create a summary task
      • Use deadlines and constraints
      • Create a milestone task
      • Create a new project
      • Assign initial resources to tasks
      • Enter task relationships
      • Enter task information
      Track a Project
      • Assign tasks using Project Central
      • Add a progress line to a Gantt chart for a given date
      • Set reminders and send schedule note messages
      • Record task status in Microsoft Project and Project Central
      • Display resource allocations
      • Reschedule uncompleted work
      • Modify project duration
      • Compare actuals with the project baseline
      • Record actual work on a task
      • Save a baseline for the entire project or selected tasks
      • Edit task relationship types and lag
      Communicating Project Information
      • Use the drawing tools
      • Add a hyperlink to a task
      • Identify lost elements when saving a project to Project 98
      • Copy a picture of a view and save it as a web page
      • Use Organizer to share custom views
      • Modify a standard report
      • Copy and paste a Gantt chart into a Microsoft Word document
      • Copy and paste sheet information into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet
      • Update server-based project information using Project Central
      • Set page setup options
      • Create a new custom report
      General Project Management Concepts
      • Display the critical path using filtering and formatting techniques
      • Differentiate work from duration
      • Apply WBS codes
      Customizing a Project
      • Reset table defaults
      • Create custom filters
      • Define WBS codes
      • Create and apply custom groupings
      • Format individual bars and bar styles
      • Sort a view
      • Apply custom filters
      • Create a custom table
      • Create and apply a custom view
      • Format a time scale
      • Use outlining features
      • Apply a filter using AutoFilter
      • Insert a column in a table
      Multi-project Management
      • Set baselines for a master project
      • Add a task to a master project
      • Create relationships between tasks in a master project and subproject files
      • Insert a subproject into a master project
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    Set this at top of window. Expert Features of MSProject 2000

      Resource Management
      • Set an accrual option for a resource cost
      • Create and apply rate tables to resource assignments
      • Modify task priority values
      • Set precedence when linking to the resource pool
      • Use leveling options
      • Apply resource contours
      • Modify resource availability over time
      • Update/refresh the resource pool
      • Modify resource usage view
      • Share resources using a resource pool
      Track a Project
      • Disable Split-in project tasks
      • Enter overtime work
      • Enable resources to delegate tasks using Project Central
      • Enter actual costs
      • Create interim plans
      • Set project information dates
      • Set options governing how tasks will honor constraint dates
      • Compress the overall duration of a project schedule
      • Enter remaining work or remaining duration values
      Create a Project Plan
      • Enter fixed costs
      • Enter various costs for resources
      • Create and use templates
      • Modify task calendar options
      • Assign resources with different units or hours of work to the same task
      • Apply views which analyze slack and slip
      Communicating Project Information
      • Create and use a custom data map
      • Use flag and text fields
      • Use Organizer to customize a project file
      • Create a new custom report incorporating custom tables and filters
      • Display current, interim, and baseline plans in a Gantt chart
      General Project Management Concepts
      • Set options to calculate multiple critical paths
      • Calculate cost of work performed (earned value analysis)
      • Create activity reports to manage slack
      Customizing Microsoft Project
      • Set AutoAccept rules for resources in Project Central
      • Create and use custom forms
      • Set accessibility and user options
      • Set Security options in Project Central
      • Create users and permissions in Project Central
      • Create and manage views and categories in Project Central
      • Format Gantt charts in Project Central
      • Set various Microsoft Project options in the Options dialog box
      • Customize the global template file
      Customizing a Project
      • Create a custom box style in the network diagram
      • Modify code mask
      • Record, assign, and play a macro
      • Set calculation options
      Multi-project Management
      • View multiple critical paths in a consolidated project
      • Modify inserted project information
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    Set this at top of window. Installing Project 2000

      • Sample project files flag and text fields and typical recurring tasks
      • with pre-defined views, reports, filters, all containing standard formatting
      • Use flag and text fields
      • Custom calendars populated with company holidays and events.
      • Resource lists with and rate tables for automatica cost calculations
      • Macros

        Add a New Project

        • Get a list of projects
        • Select a project from the list of projects

        Add a New Project

        • Get a list of projects
        • Select a project from the list of projects
        • Set project information dates
        • Set options governing how tasks will honor constraint dates
        • Compress the overall duration of a project schedule
        • Enable resources to delegate tasks using Project Central
        • Enter fixed costs
        • Enter various costs for resources
        • Create and use templates
        • Modify task calendar options
        • Assign resources with different units or hours of work to the same task
        • Apply views which analyze slack and slip
        • Create and use a custom data map
        • Use Organizer to customize a project file
        • Create a new custom report incorporating custom tables and filters
        • Display current, interim, and baseline plans in a Gantt chart

        Add a New Task

        • Assign tasks using Project Central
        • Set precedence when linking to the resource pool

        Review Existing Projects

        • Set options to calculate multiple critical paths
        • Calculate cost of work performed (earned value analysis)
        • Create activity reports to manage slack

        Review Existing Tasks for a Resource

        • Enter remaining work or remaining duration values
        • Enter overtime work
        • Enter actual costs
        • Modify task priority values
        • Use leveling options
        • Apply resource contours
        • Modify resource availability over time
        • Update/refresh the resource pool
        • Modify resource usage view
        • Share resources using a resource pool
        • Disable Split-in project tasks
        • Create interim plans
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