Shortcut for moving WBS element

In the WBS window, you can build the entire WBS structure using only the keyboard—which is often much faster than using the mouse. Instead of clicking the “Plus” icon to create a new WBS element, simply press the “Insert” key on your keyboard. Then: Enter the WBS ID Press “Tab”, and enter the WBS name... Continue Reading →

Can not import Layout

Your colleague sends you a Primavera XER file along with a Layout file. After successfully importing the project, you go to: Layout → Open → Import → Select the layout …and suddenly, an error appears: Your first reaction might be:“The layout file must be corrupted, I should ask them to resend it.” But wait, it’s... Continue Reading →

Remove relationship for multiple activities

If you have a group of activities and need to remove all their relationships, doing it one by one can be time-consuming. Fortunately, there’s a much faster way. Instead of opening each activity and clicking Remove, you can: Select all the activities you want to update Right-click and choose Assign → Predecessors (or Successors) In... Continue Reading →

Can not filter on Start or Finish date

You have a simple requirement: display only the activities that finish on 25-Jan-16. As usual, you create a filter based on that finish date: Then… SURPRISE - the screen is completely blank. To find the answer, you need to check the time component of your activity dates. Go to: Edit → User Preferences → Dates... Continue Reading →

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