Project 2013 Introduction

Lesson 4 – Working with Resources

Project 2013

Steps

Practice Data

3. In the lower pane, select the task from the unassigned task list to which you want to assign to a work resource. The desired task is selected. 4. Scroll to view the resource in the top pane. The desired resource is located. 5. Drag the task from the lower pane to the resource in the upper pane The desired task is selected.

Select the Select Subcontractors task in the unassigned task list.

Scroll as needed to locate Superintendent.

Drag the Select Subcontractors task in the task list to the Superintendent resource.

Return to the Gantt Chart . Close the Assign Resources dialog box. If necessary, select the 9 Select Subcontractors task and use the Scroll To Task button to view the task bar with the resource name attached.

Practice the Concept: Open the Assign Resources dialog box, or team planner, and assign the following work resources. All resources will be assigned at 100%.

ID

Task

Work Resource

13

Dig Foundation

Backhoe Operator

14

Smooth Foundation

Backhoe Operator

28

Install Cable

Cable Specialist

A DDING A DDITIONAL R ESOURCES TO A T ASK

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Discussion

After assigning initial resources to a task, you may later decide to add (or remove) resources. Changing the number of resources assigned to a task can affect either the duration or the amount of work calculated. When you add a resource to an existing assignment, Microsoft Project displays a smart tag next to the task, which when clicked, displays a list of alternative actions. You select the action that achieves the result you want to obtain by adding a resource. The work provided by additional resources is calculated differently depending upon which of the three alternatives you choose.

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