When you use Resource Leveling in Primavera P6, the software typically delays activities to avoid resource overload. However, this can push the Project Finish Date beyond its original schedule. So, how can we level resources without affecting the finish date? Let’s explore. Scenario We have a simple project: Two activities assigned to Resource A Two... Continue Reading →
Primavera P6 includes a feature called Top-Down Estimation, which helps calculate estimated labor and non-labor units based on estimation weights. This method can be applied at both the WBS and Activity levels to distribute units more realistically. Scenario We have a simple project where each activity is assigned the resource Test, and by default, each... Continue Reading →
By default, Primavera P6 shows only one critical path when you apply the standard critical filter. However, in complex projects, you may need to display near-critical paths or multiple float paths for better analysis. This guide explains how to enable and display multiple critical paths in Primavera P6. Step 1: Open the Schedule Options Press... Continue Reading →
Resource leveling in Primavera P6 is a powerful feature that helps resolve resource overload issues in your project schedule. When multiple activities require the same resource at the same time, Primavera can automatically adjust activity start dates to ensure resources are not over-allocated. In this article, we’ll explain how resource leveling works and how you... Continue Reading →
Even Oracle stop supporting the Excel File to import / export data, sometimes we still need to use it. The latest version it can support is P6 version 8.3 You can download it here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByHnieTJNwKGRGpoMnJBS25HU28
Sometimes in Primavera P6, you may notice an asterisk (*) next to the Start or Finish date of an activity, even though no constraints have been applied. What does this mean? Reason for the Asterisk The asterisk indicates that the activity has relationships to external projects. For example: You receive a project file from a... Continue Reading →
In Primavera P6, you may sometimes notice an asterisk (*) next to the Price/Unit of a resource. What does this mean? Let’s break it down. Reason for the Asterisk The asterisk indicates that the resource has multiple price rates during the activity’s duration. This usually happens when: A resource’s rate changes on a specific date... Continue Reading →
When you need to quickly update a project in Primavera P6 (assuming everything is going as planned), there are two options for automatically applying progress: Apply Actuals Update Progress (Progress Spotlight) Both options update activities automatically, but they work differently. Let’s explore. Apply Actuals The Apply Actuals function updates activities that have the Auto Compute... Continue Reading →
After downloading the installation file from Oracle, unzip it. Click on Setup Select "Typical" and click OK Click Install After installation complete, click OK. In Driver type drop-down list, select "P6 Pro Stand-alone (SQLite)", then click Next Select "Add a new standalone database and connection". Click Next Enter new password. For example "admin". Click Next... Continue Reading →
Go to the following website: https://edelivery.oracle.com Select "Sign In". Enter your username and password In Search by box, type "primavera professional". An suggestion dialog appear, select "Primavera P6 Professional Project Management 16.1" Select the Platform of your computer Click Continue Click Continue again Check "I have reviewed..." and click Continue. Click on the first file to... Continue Reading →
When assigning a resource to an activity in Primavera P6, you may sometimes notice a carat (^) symbol next to the Price/Unit value. What does this mean? Let’s break it down. Reason for the Carat (^) The carat symbol indicates that the resource does not have a defined Price/Unit at the resource level. In this... Continue Reading →
Primavera P6 provides three key options in the Scheduling Options dialog that control how the software handles Out-of-Sequence Progress: Retained Logic Progress Override Actual Dates Understanding these options is essential for accurate schedule calculations. Let’s explore how each works with an example. Primavera P6 Scheduling Options dialog What is Out-of-Sequence Progress? Out-of-sequence progress occurs when... Continue Reading →
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