The end of the year saw another Deltek release of Cobra 5.1, this version being hotfix 9. This hotfix loads build number 5.01.336 and solves a few more glitches that may have had you holding off on updates.
Deltek Cobra and Primavera P6 Integration
I’m increasingly running to the question, “does Deltek Cobra 5 integrate with Oracle’s Primavera P6 version 7 or version 8?” The inadequate answer is “sort of”. It’s a two part issue.
Deltek Releases Cobra HotFix #8
If you haven’t signed up for automated notifications of changes to the Cobra 5.1 HotFix List (KB Article 60817), you should always check in with Deltek’s support web site at the end of each month. Deltek have been very consistent in releasing fixes at the end of each month and each time they have a […]
Deltek Cobra 5’s Analyze View: a Great Tool for CAMs
The Analyze tool in Deltek Cobra 5 is an ideal tool for helping Control Account Managers (CAMs) with their periodic analysis of earned value data and variance reporting. This article looks at how to setup and use the Analyze tool
Deltek Releases Cobra 5.1 HotFix 7 – Build 5.01.303
Deltek has released Cobra 5.1 HotFix 7. Why all the excitement on the part of the Cobra Guy? Well with this gem comes the saving of your columns in the Projects view.
Saving Views In The Deltek Cobra Projects Tab – An Update
Here’s a quick update on saving views in the Deltek Cobra Projects Tab. I know I keep bleating like a lamb about this, but the latest buzz on the forums is that the fix for saving table views in Deltek Cobra 5’s projects tab will be in HotFix 7. Apparently it was scheduled for HotFix 6 but […]
Deltek Release Cobra 5.1 Hotfix 6 build 5.01.298
It’s happened again folks, the end of the month brings us a new hotfix for Deltek Cobra. Deltek Cobra 5.1 5.01.298. It includes a fix that helps with integration and I’m particularly excited. That’s because they’ve fixed a problem with the integration wizard that’s been causing me a few headaches. In the good old days […]
Deltek Cobra – Ampersand Destroys Backups
You could have a serious issue with your Deltek Cobra backup! If you have an Ampersand in your Cobra project name, you could have a problem with your Deltek Cobra backup. I recently discovered an interesting defect in the Backup tool while working in the latest version of Deltek Cobra 5.1, build 5.01.246, HotFix #03. […]
Deltek Cobra HotFix # 5 Just Released
Deltek have punched out another HotFix for Cobra 5.1. Installing this one will bring your Cobra installation up to Build 5.01.282.
Deltek Cobra – Cumulative vs. Current Period Actual Costs
An important decision to be made during the earned value system setup process is how best to load actual costs into Deltek Cobra. There are two basic options: a cumulative load and a current period load. The choice that will work best for your system depends on many things. You must know how Deltek Cobra […]