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Merging Subprojects
We've recently been asked to combine our individual schedules into master files prior to delivering to the customer. Each sub schedule contains data in the Outline Codes (OC). However, upon inserting the schedules (link unchecked) the master file does not contain any of the OC data. I've tried to ensure that the master file OC fields are populated with the dropdown selections prior to inserting a schedule. Any suggestions on how to get the schedule insertion to bring all the OC data?4Views0likes0CommentsEnd dates of Subtask are appearing wrong
Hi there, I'm facing issue with import of xml file. When I import the file, Finish date of task having subtask, gets disturb. I am attaching the screenshot from xml file indicating the dates that I have set in it Heres the screenshot from Microsoft Project when I import the xml file After going through multiple solution, I found one of them partially working which suggested that i should turn off project calculation after each edit After applying this setting and re-loading the xml, Finish date of parent task appear corrected but for its subtasks which has duration greater than one, it still appears wrong Can someone please suggest me a solution for this ?72Views0likes2CommentsExtract Data with VBA in the Project
Hi guys, I need some help.I need to extract data from the project to connect to Power BI. I'm currently using the feature in the database model by going to Report>Visual Report>Save Data Select: Task SummaryField Picker (for custom fields) Save Database However, the chronogram is too large and I'm getting an error on this screen asking me to reduce/separate the project. I wanted to do this export in VBA, I even tried using the VBA code below, but I couldn't find a parameter to export the custom fields. Sub Macro1() VisualReportsSaveDatabase strNamePath:="C:\Users\tulio.oliveira\Downloads\Chronogram_Consolidated_V5.mdb", PjVisualReportsDataLevel:=pjLevelWeeks End Sub116Views0likes9CommentsPlanification d'équipe affichage
Bonjour, J'ai un soucis, j'aimerais afficher dans le planificateur d'équipes ma tache mais aussi les deux taches supérieur en même temps et non séparer mais je n'arrive pas gérer les affichages. J'arrive a les mettre soit l'un soit l'autre mais les 3 en même temps. Avez-vous une solutions? Bonne journée22Views0likes1CommentProject for the web non-Default environment
Hi, A customer moved a project for the web data from default environment to a non-default environment. as expected they are noticing some different behaviour. they are very disappointed and cannot understand why is that the case (but thisis for a different discussion) the issues they are having at the moment and i hope someone have had some creative solution for those When a team member is added to a project a group is created, they get the email from group or project, but the link direct them to the accelerator of the power apps P4W instead of the original experience they were having where the link direct them to the typical P4W page Permissions with that group added all users are added to the restricted group where they can delete projects, they are aware of the plugin but still cant get over the shock that something as basic as this require a custom plugin I hope im missing something and there are solutions for both cases !47Views0likes1Commenttask drop down not working
I have a project running with a number of task sections with indents, one of these has stopped displaying the sub tasks when i click on the triangle icon ( hope this makes sense) . All others are working. Is there an easy fix or would it be better to re-write this section?32Views0likes1CommentAuto schedule tasks with over-allocated resources
I need to manage a project using the Project tool. I can’t seem to get it to automatically adjust the resources assigned to tasks when tasks with the same resources overlap. Here’s a simplified example: Project Characteristics: No set end date -> The goal is to define the end date based on the total task duration (within certain limits). We have information on the hours each task should take and the start date. Based on these criteria and the resources assigned to each task, we’ll determine the project’s end date and adjust accordingly. 2 tasks (simplified example) 2 resources: “Player 1” and “Player 2,” both dedicated 100% to the project. Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Spanish public holidays included. The task start dates are fixed. Task Details: Task 1 - "Breathe" Duration: 100 hours Start date: 12/02/2024 (a "Must Start On" constraint has been added) Assigned resources: Player 1 and Player 2 Task configuration: Duration: 6.25 days -> Estimated automatically by Project. I don’t have a days duration limitation, only by hours. The Estimated checkbox is also marked. Schedule mode: Auto Scheduled Resources: Player 1 (100% units) and Player 2 (100% units) -> This indicates that both resources can dedicate 100% of their time to the task, but if it overlaps with others, it should adjust automatically. In this simplified example, manual adjustments are possible, but this won’t be feasible in a real-world scenario with many tasks and resources. Task type: Fixed units, and Effort-driven is marked -> The goal is to adjust as needed when resources are added or removed, changing only the task's end date and the hours allocated per resource, not the total hours. Task 2 - "Complete Mission 1" Duration: 50 hours Start date: 12/02/2024 (a "Must Start On" constraint has been added) Predecessor: Task 1 ("Breathe") with a Start-to-Start dependency. Assigned resource: Player 1 Task configuration: Same as Task 1, except it has Task 1 as a predecessor. The Issue: Based on the setup, Tasks 1 and 2 will overlap. Both resources will dedicate 9 hours daily to each task, causing "Player 1" to work 9 hours on "Breathe" and 9 hours on "Complete Mission 1" simultaneously. This results in an 18-hour workday, exceeding their 9-hour limit. Attempted Solution: I tried to resolve the overlap by leveling resources through "Leveling Options" with the following configuration: Leveling calculations: Automatic Look for overallocations on a: Day-by-day basis Clear leveling values before leveling: Checked Level entire project: Checked Leveling order: Standard (no priorities assigned) Level only within available slack: Not checked Leveling can adjust individual assignments on a task: Checked Leveling can create splits in remaining work: Not checked Level resources with the proposed booking type: Checked Level manually scheduled tasks: Checked (even though all tasks are auto-scheduled) Desired Outcome: I need Project to automatically adjust the resource's available time (9 hours) between the daily tasks (in this case, two). It should delay the end dates and assign 4.5 hours to each task. This adjustment must be automatic because, in the real-world scenario, there are many tasks and resources in the project, making 100% manual adjustments unfeasible. If anyone knows what I might be doing wrong or if my approach is flawed, I’d greatly appreciate the help.66Views0likes5CommentsRetrieve the original Project end-date
Good day! When creating a new project, I can choose the Project End date. Now, it's not uncommon that this date changes along the line. For instance, this change when one of the timelines changes in the Gantt-view. I was wondering if the end-date that was originally set and saved in the project, can be retreived somewhere so we can take it into account in a report? So we can report on the difference between the origin value and the most recent value? Thanks in advance!Solved37Views0likes3CommentsHow to Submit a Timesheet on Behalf of Another User in Project Online using API?
I develop a flow that once a week submit timesheets for all users. Is there a way to submit a timesheet on behalf of another user? I have tried the endpoint:_api/ProjectServer/TimeSheetPeriods('periodid')/TimeSheet However, it works only in the current user's context. When I run a Power Automate flow as an Admin, the flow can only see the Admin's timesheets. Could you please advise how I can submit a timesheet for another user?19Views0likes0CommentsAccess Project Online from Project desktop client
Hallo, I need your help please. I have Project online desktop client and can't connect to the Project Web App. Error says "Project was unable to establish a connection with [Project Server URL]. This could be caused by a loss of network connectivity or inadequate permissions to connect to Project Web App." The URL name is defined in Project online desktop client ashttps://xxxxxxx.sharepoint.com/sites/PM.MCO I have been granted P5 license and defined in the security groups of Project managers and administrators15Views1like0CommentsNotification not working on projects for the web
Hello! My team of 12 part-time employees and I recently switched from MS Planner to Projects on the web. As they have been updating/combining Planner and Projects we have found we are no longer receiving notifications when a task/project is complete in Projects. We have checked our settings to no avail. Any tips?Solved46Views0likes2CommentsExcel Reporting : Can't connect to calendars with OData anymore (v2)
Hello everyone, Some of you may remember my previous thread about the same-ish issue (https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/project/excel-reporting-can-t-connect-to-calendars-with-odata-anymore/m-p/4132119) that ended up being solved by a Project Online patch. But somehow, the issue returned. Not the same cause, since it has nothing to do with authentication this time, but the same symptoms : trying to fetch Calendar Exceptions data from an Excel OData query doesn't work anymore. When trying to get the data, I am getting "Error 400 : Cannot get a CSOM-compatible PJContext for an HTTP request that started outside of CSOM." It seems the issue started this morning on my client's tenant. Has anyone else experienced the same issue ?Solved268Views0likes8CommentsLimiting Resources
I have a project that has two types of resources. One can provide 100% effort to the project (Resource A), and another only 80% (Resource B). I am setting the work effort, and trying to ensure that the durations are appropriate. For example, an 80-hr task for Resource A should take 2wks, but the same task for Resource B should take 2.67wks based on the availability. I've tried setting various calendars (such as a 7hr day for Resource B), and availabilities in the resource tabs, but I'm guessing I'm doing those wrong as no matter what the duration remains at 2wks. Appreciate any help!Solved65Views0likes5CommentsProject Detail Page (PDP) in Project Online not saving added fields when Stop Editing clicked
Hello friends. I've encountered a strange situation in which I am editing a PDP in Project Online that I've customized in the recent past. I wish to add two Enterprise Custom Fields to a Basic Info web part. I follow the standard steps of Edit Page > Edit Web Part > click the Modify button for Displayed Project Fields > select the two fields and click the ">" button > click Apply and confirm they show in the web part > click OK to commit > click the Stop Editing button. The page then defaults back to the previous state. I logged into two different browsers, cleared cache, and turned on the Versioning settings for the library, using Check In and Out, then reverted back to No Versioning. I will be checking with other admins to see if they have the same outcome tomorrow, but wondered if anyone else had experienced this situation?Solved2.1KViews0likes10Comments
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