Retrieving Dates and Time Stamps From a Historical Project We received an inquiry regarding the blog “How to Display Time Stamps in Primavera P6” asking if one can retrieve date and time stamps from a historical project. Let’s take a look at how to do this. The quick answer is yes, provided your user preferences […]
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Video – How To Use Resources in Primavera P6
Need to better understand how resources work in Primavera P6? Good news, we’ve produced a short video, ‘How To Use Resources in Primavera P6’, where we show you the different types of Resources and how to assign them to an activity. Below is also a summary what’s in the video. What are Resources? Resources […]
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, […]
Baselines for Level of Effort Tasks In Primavera P6
We recently received an email asking how to show on the Primavera P6 Gantt chart, baselines for Level of Effort tasks. This can readily be done in a few ways. Let’s take a closer look at how to do this. LOE tasks are distinct from Task Dependent tasks in that their work does not directly […]
Necking for Activity Nonwork Intervals In Primavera P6
P6 Professional narrows the necking of Gantt chart bars to indicate periods when you have activity nonwork intervals. Let’s take a look. The Gantt chart is at the center of Primavera P6. The more of the right type of information you have on Gantt chart the better you can interpret your schedule’s situation. And you […]
How to Include Your Company Logo in P6
Need to know how you can include your company logo in P6 schedule printouts? Here’s how you do it. Most companies include a company logo in P6 on their project schedule submittals. If you have a jpeg file of your company’s logo you can insert this in the P6 Professional printout header or footer information. […]
Dissolving a P6 Activity with Multiple Predecessors or Successors
Previously, we wrote about dissolving a P6 activity with one predecessor and one successor, but it is also possible to dissolve an activity that has either multiple predecessors or multiple successors. Here’s a look at this. For a discussion on dissolving an activity that has one predecessor and one successor refer to the following blog […]
Using the P6 Check Schedule Tool
The DCMA 14-Point Assessment is an industry standard to measure schedule quality. Schedule’s that are judged high quality by the DCMA 14-Point Assessment have a significantly higher probability of success. The 14-Point Assessment seal of approval ensures a well-built, and, therefore, practical schedule. So, the DCMA 14-Point Assessment is an indispensable guideline to confirm schedule […]
How To Create a Critical Activity Indicator In Primavera P6
Create a Critical Activity Indicator in the Activity Table Identifying critical activities in your schedule is paramount in preventing delays that, if left unchecked, can ultimately de-rail your project. Although critical activities are displayed in the Gantt Chart, (typically with red Gantt chart bars) it not always easy keeping an eye on them, especially if […]
Stacked Histograms to Monitor Resource Loadings in P6
Stacked histograms are great for presenting the cost loadings of multiple resources. Let’s take a look at how you can use them. Project managers and line managers need to plan each coming week’s work on the project. The more activities occurring in a week, the more mobilization and coordination efforts are required to match the […]