Deltek Cobra update vs. overwrite – which one to use? When you are importing .csv or .xlsx files into Deltek Cobra to create or update ancillary files, which option should you use? Update or Overwrite? Deltek Cobra Update vs. Overwrite This blog is based upon a set of tests to determine the exact behavior of […]
Deltek Acumen Fuse and the Baseline Execution Index
Deltek Acumen Fuse is becoming increasingly popular because of its numerous tools for analyzing schedule quality. Among its many schedule quality inspection features is the Baseline Execution Index (BEI). Here we take a look at the Deltek Acumen Fuse Baseline Execution Index feature. It’s good project management practice to closely monitor schedule progress. And schedulers […]
Saving Views in Deltek Cobra 8.1
For those of us who have been using Cobra 5 and 5.1 for many years, the upgrade to Cobra 8.1 has some very appealing Saving Views feature enhancements. The most welcome of these, from a ‘user interaction’ standpoint, is the ability to save a named view. Before Cobra 8.1, there was a frustrating user interaction feature […]
Deltek Cobra – Threshold Copy and Paste Enhancement
I recently discovered that Deltek had made an unannounced enhancement to the Thresholds tab in the Cobra 8.1 Codes dialog. Threshold copy and paste is finally here. This is an enhancement that will have all you fellow Deltek Cobra pilots smiling big time. Since Deltek Cobra version 5.0 we, the Cobra people, have been frustrated by […]
Deltek Insight 17
This years Deltek Insight 17 annual conference is being held on the 23rd-26th October at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN, 37214. The Deltek Insight 17 is an event that attracted over 3,500 people last year and is growing from strength to strength. With an excess of 40 sessions devoted to […]
Video: Deltek Acumen Fuse Diagnostics In Action
Deltek Acumen Fuse Diagnostics Video We recently published an article that shows you how to run a schedule diagnostic using Deltek Acumen Fuse Diagnostics. The Acumen Fuse tool is a one-stop shop for much of your schedule analysis during the development of a schedule. You can use diagnostics for double-checking the quality of your schedule […]
Free Download – Monthly EVM Update Calendar
The following is a generic example of an EVM calendar that might be used in support of a Deltek Cobra system. We’ve developed calendars such as these for our customers who are in the process of setting up a new Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and need a way to communicate the cycle of events […]
Do’s and Don’ts for the Assignment Export/Import Spreadsheet
The Assignment Export/Import spreadsheet allows non-cobra users to update budget and forecast data. These updates can then be imported back into Deltek Cobra via the Assignment Import feature. This is powerful. But the format you are working in has its limitations. Limitations to just how much you can change before it fails validation when reloading. This […]
Video – Deltek Cobra Resource Hierarchy
The resources file in Deltek Cobra can be developed as a simple list or something more complex. You can also create a Deltek Cobra resource hierarchy. Deltek Cobra Resource Hierarchy In this video, we going to walk you through some of the options for creating a hierarchy within your resource list. What you’ll learn here […]
Loading Spread Curves into Deltek Cobra
From time to time I’m asked about loading spread curves into Deltek Cobra from outside sources. There isn’t much documentation about this topic other than a few mentions of the basics. Otherwise the Deltek Cobra online help system is very comprehensive. The help system did say a few things that helped me get started. Particularly […]