Join Bonnie Biafore for an in-depth discussion in this video Scheduling a task to override resource calendars, part of Advanced Microsoft Project.
- In another movie, we set up resource calendars…to reflect when people work.…What if you're holding an all-hands meeting?…You want everyone to attend,…regardless when they usually work.…Here's how to do that in Project.…First, we're gonna head to the resource sheet.…On the Task tab, I click the bottom half…of the Gantt Chart button.…On the drop-down menu, I choose Resource Sheet.…Now I can see the resources for my project.…When I scroll down to the bottom of the list,…the Waterfall contractor is the one…that's assigned to a different calendar,…and that's Half-time mornings.…
The Waterfall contractor works…8 to 12 every day.…Let's head back to the Gantt chart.…On the Task tab, I click the top half…of the Gantt Chart button, and now…I'm back at the Gantt chart.…Suppose I want to insert a new task…for a kick-off meeting,…right after construction starts.…What we have to do is right click the task ID…immediately below where I want the task to be.…So I'm gonna right click…task ID 14 for Site Work.…
When the shortcut menu pops up,…
Author
Bonnie Biafore
Updated
11/5/2015Released
5/14/2015Viewers will then learn how to customize fields and generate cool graphical and visual reports. Finally, the course shows how to share various customizations and configurations as well as best practices for managing multiple projects.
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- Recalculating duration, work, and units for assignment changes
- Adding, removing, and replacing resources
- Defining part-time resources
- Setting cost rates
- Accounting for overtime costs
- Working with earned value
- Exchanging data with other programs
- Customizing fields and reports
- Sharing customizations
- Sharing resources and linking tasks between projects
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome2m 1s
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1. Options for Opening and Saving Project Files
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2. Mastering Resource Assignments
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Keeping task duration fixed3m 26s
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Maintaining total task work3m 33s
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3. Managing Project Costs
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4. Working with Earned Value
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5. Exchanging Data with Other Programs
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Hyperlinking in Project6m 3s
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6. Customizing Fields
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Understanding custom fields3m 32s
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Naming a custom field2m 35s
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7. Customizing Graphical Reports
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8. Customizing Visual Reports
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9. Sharing Customizations
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10. Working with Multiple Projects
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Creating a master project4m 32s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye1m
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