Project 2013 Intermediate

Lesson 2 – Adjusting Resources

Project 2013

Steps

Practice Data

3. Drag the mouse button from the start of the split to the location where you want work on the task to begin again. The task is split at the desired location and an ellipsis indicates the split.

Drag from the position until the Start date in the ScreenTip is 7/8/16.

Switch to the Resource Sheet view and notice that the 6 Contracting Specialist resource no longer appears in red.

Switch to the Gantt Chart view and remove the split by dragging the second half of the split task bar, which begins on 7/8/16 , until it touches the first part of the split task bar.

Important : Change the relationship of the 7 Obtain Permits and 8 Obtain Bids tasks to Finish-to-Start and remove the lag time.

C HANGING L EVELING TO A UTOMATIC

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Discussion

When leveling for resources is set to automatic, Microsoft Project levels tasks as soon as an overallocated resource is detected. This type of leveling takes place as tasks are entered into the project. While allowing Microsoft Project to level tasks automatically can be helpful, you should remember that you will not know when overallocations exist. For this reason, you may not want to use the automatic feature as it prevents you from seeing overallocations and deciding on the best way to address them. The first time you select the Automatic option, you also need to set any other leveling options as desired in the Resource Leveling dialog box. In addition, if you are in a resource view, you will be prompted to level the entire pool or selected resources when you choose the Automatic option. The next time an overallocation occurs, the resource is automatically leveled and you will not be prompted to make any selections.

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