Let’s start with the most tangible benefits of upgrading to Deltek Cobra 5. I think the simplest thing to do here is list them as headed paragraphs with an explanation below.
How To Manage Rate Changes Using Deltek Cobra
Knowing the best way to manage rate changes in Deltek Cobra during the project period of performance often presents a challenge to the EVM team. I’m often asked about this issue and how best to handle it. So what should you do when finance publishes a new set of rates for the coming years that render your baseline rates obsolete?
Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) and Deltek Cobra Reports
Deltek Cobra has a number of reports that can be useful in the preparation for an Integrated Baseline Review (IBR). Here we take a closer look at some of Deltek Cobra’s audit
Mitigating Performance Issues when Integrating Deltek Cobra with Primavera P6
Since the release of Deltek Cobra 5.0 back in 2009, we’ve been seeing a steady stream of calls from frustrated customers seeking ways to improve performance when integrating with Primavera P6. The general issue is that when connecting to a larger Primavera P6 database that has
Baseline Updates and the Deltek Cobra IPMR CPR Format 3
This article looks at a suggested sequence of events that can be followed in order that changes to the baseline in Deltek Cobra appear in the IPMR CPR Format 3 report.
Managing Saved Configurations in Deltek Cobra
Most Deltek Cobra users save their configurations whenever they use the Integration Wizard. This saves time when similar integration steps are needed; but it also leaves
Deltek Cobra 5 – When to use the Time-phased Data Option
When you’re integrating a Microsoft Project schedule into Cobra, you may be tempted by a setting in the Resource Assignments dialog named ‘Time-phased data is expanded in the Microsoft Project database’.
Deltek Cobra 5: Merging a Master Project
The question that was recently asked was “Can you merge a master project in Cobra 5.1 as you can in version 4.7?” The answer is yes. You can merge the sub-projects of a Master project into a new project; however the process is slightly different. This article shows how this can be done.
What Is The Deltek Cobra IdeaBlade.ibconfig File Used For?
What is the Deltek Cobra IdeaBlade.ibconfig file used for? Deltek Cobra uses this file primarily to determine the selected database and the location of the application server that the workstation should use.
Integrating with Large XML Files in Deltek Cobra
A standalone installation of Deltek Cobra can easily load the most immense of XML files in a few minutes without causing any changes to your blood pressure. However, if you’re using a Client/Server or N-Tier workstation, the story can be very different.