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 […]
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Deltek Cobra Support
Need Deltek Cobra support? Or support for Acumen Fuse and Risk? Ten Six can help! Before we look at some of our options available to you, let’s first understand the different kinds of product support Deltek offers for their software tools. Like many software companies, Deltek has a product lifecycle approach to support. This support […]
Manual Forecast and Scale Retain EAC in Deltek Cobra
Have you ever been curious about what actually happens to the forecast data when the Scale Retain EAC option is selected in Deltek Cobra? The online help does describe what’s happening when this option is used, but doesn’t include a complete example as this would realistically be a little beyond the scope of online help. […]
How To Run an IPMDAR from Deltek Cobra
Run an IPMDAR from Deltek Cobra Since its release in 2019, the new IPMDR, now known as the IPMDAR format, stands to replace the long-standing IPMR formats that have been the staple for CDRL submittals and EVM reporting for decades. IPMDAR (Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report) is described in the very latest Data […]
Primavera P6 Integration with Deltek Cobra
Primavera P6 Integration with Deltek Cobra – Managing Percent Complete Types with Global Change in Primavera P6 A colleague of mine suggested the solution that is the topic of today’s blog. The Deltek Cobra Integration Wizard maps the Physical % Complete field in Primavera P6. And it’s worth noting that Physical % Complete is the only […]
Single Point Adjustment – Replanning Made Easier with Deltek Cobra
One of the most challenging areas of work in a certified EVMS (Earned Value Management System) is the process for managing major replanning events. Known as a Single Point Adjustment or SPA, EVM professionals find these very complex, time consuming and often nerve-wracking. They must be planned very carefully and thought out in detail, lest […]
3 Brilliant Cobra Reporting Hacks
Cobra Reporting Hacks Deltek Cobra’s reporting capabilities are vast. The out of the box reports only scratch the surface of what you can do with the Cobra reporting engine. With the ability to write your own custom report templates, the sky is the limit. But there are some Cobra reporting hacks you can do the […]
Scale Retain EAC in Deltek Cobra Explained
One of the features I wrestled with a lot during my early days working with Deltek Cobra, was the option to ‘Scale retain EAC’. It’s one of those options you see during forecasting and it took a while for me to really understand its purpose. In this article, I will basically spell out a step-by-step […]
Batch Processing – The Most Underutilized Cobra Feature?
Deltek Cobra Batch Processing Deltek Cobra has a feature that not everyone knows about, but that can change the way you think about working with Cobra. This feature has been around forever, but most folks do not use it or are not even aware it exists. Even if they have heard of it, they are […]
Statistical Forecasting in Cobra – When to Start it in the Project Lifecycle
Deltek Cobra supports a wide range of forecasting options, including some very flexible statistical forecasting in Cobra. However, one question is “At what point during the project lifecycle should I start running statistical forecasts?”. At first glance this may seem like a strange question. But for anyone who has had to setup their first Earned […]