Automatic Acceptance of New External Data Not Working?

[Sara Miller]

I am currently using Project 2003 with a Master file and eleven inserted
subprojects with externally linked predecessors and successors. I have each
subproject configured on Tools > Options > View > Cross project linking to
automatically accept new external data.

My assumption was that this configuration would force each file to
automatically incorporate changes in file A to the dependent task in file B.
What I am finding is that the changes between the files do not take effect
until I open file B and access Tools > Links between projects, review the
posted changes and accept them. And I must do this for all eleven files
before the the "real" dates are displayed in the Master.

Is my configuration wrong or my assumption?

Thanks!
Sara

 

[JulieS]

Hello Sara,

In quick testing with each subproject in a master set to accept external
data, all worked as anticipated. Changes to Plan A (predecessor) were
reflected in Plan B upon opening Plan B.

Is your calculation set to automatic?
What service pack do you have installed?

I hope this helps. Let us know how you get along.

Julie
Project MVP

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