Henry Gantt would probably recognize today’s Gantt charts: while we might create them with tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, the basic concepts are still similar enough to when he developed this way of planning (although he wasn’t the first – that honor goes to Polish engineer Karol Adamiecki). Gantt charts are a way […]
Calculating the Percentage of Critical Activities in a P6 Schedule
We recently received a submission that asked how you calculate the percentage of critical activities in the schedule when using P6 Professional? Let’s take a look. Our P6 inquirer, has a client that wanted to know the percentage of critical activities in their schedule. Percent of Critical activities is one measure of a quality schedule. […]
Modifying Calendars in Primavera P6
Primavera P6 calendars support more realistic schedules by allowing for non-working time, holidays, etc. Here we’re taking a look at modifying calendars in Primavera P6. To modify a Primavera P6 calendar, we’re first going to open our project ‘New Home Construction’ and then select the calendar option, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 In […]
Oracle Releases Primavera P6 EPPM 21.12
Primavera P6 EPPM 21.12 is Here! Primavera P6 EPPM 21.12 for on premise installations has been released by Oracle. We’ve already mentioned the release of Primavera P6 Professional 21.12 here which was timed with this Primavera P6 EPPM 21.12 release. We will follow this blog with a more detailed review of specific features, but for […]
Primavera P6 Professional 21.12 Released by Oracle
Primavera P6 Professional 21.12 has just been released by Oracle. In what is now becoming an annual tradition, Oracle’s release cadence for on premise installations are timed just before Christmas. It’s worth noting that Oracle also released P6 EPPM 2012 which is discussed in another blog here. Here’s a look at what’s in the Primavera […]
Primavera P6 EPPM Summarizing Projects
It is not enough to update your P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) schedule. In Primavera P6 EPPM summarizing projects is important so that the summary tables populate with your updates. Summarizing projects after updates is important, to ensure that the summary tables are current. This is because the Enterprise Project Structure (EPS) retrieves its […]
Deltek Cobra Integration with Primavera P6 – How To Guide
This article shows how to setup Deltek Cobra integration with Primavera P6. We will take you through the process, step-by-step and complete with screens shots, showing you exactly what you need to do. Overview In summary, the steps to setup Deltek Cobra integration with Primavera P6 are as follows: Install a recent version of Java […]
Are You Still Using the Primavera P6 SDK or API?
There are a lot of Primavera P6 users who are still using the Primavera P6 SDK or API. And, for many this may work great for their specific use cases. But Oracle, for a long time now, has been trying to move users away from both of these older technologies. The Oracle message is clear, […]
Video – How to Navigate the Main Layout and Tools in Primavera P6
Navigate the Main Layout and Tools in Primavera P6 Primavera P6, to a novice scheduler, may appear a rather daunting experience. With numerous navigation tools and options, even a seasoned scheduler may not be sure of all the functions offered in the different toolbars. Here’s how to navigate the main layout and tools in Primavera […]
Video – Invalid Dates in Primavera P6 Explained
Invalid Dates in Primavera P6 occur for two different reasons. They can be caused by a forecast date that falls in the past or an actual date that is in the future. You can watch a video of this at the bottom of this page. What is meant by past and future dates? The past […]