Base calendar in a Master Project

[jlbreyer]

It seems that when I insert a project into a Master
Project, the Base Calendar for the Master takes over. Is
there a way to specify a base calendar for a project
which will still hold when the project is inserted in a
master? ...and other inserted projects have a different
base calendar?
jlb

 

[John]

It seems that when I insert a project into a Master
Project, the Base Calendar for the Master takes over. Is
there a way to specify a base calendar for a project
which will still hold when the project is inserted in a
master? ...and other inserted projects have a different
base calendar?
jlb

jlb,
In my opinion trying to use multiple calendars, (other than resource
calendar differences), in a single, (or consolidated master), Project
file is asking for trouble. At best, it will be a challenge to keep
things straight. At worst, the file will be a confusing schedule mess.

However, although I've never tried it, you should be able to assign
calendars to individual tasks and that will probably get you what you
want. For each task, use the Task Information icon or go to Project/Task
Information and select the "advanced" tab. Set the task's calendar to
whatever you wish. You only need to do this for the subproject tasks.
Tasks that actually belong to the master will by default have the
master's calendar.

Hope this helps.
John
Project MVP

 

[JulieS]

Hi jlb,

PMFJI, but I am puzzled when you say that the master project calendar seems
to take over the scheduling for the subprojects. When I work with inserted
subprojects with different base calendars they maintain the base calendar
definition from each subproject. True the nonworking time *display* in the
Gantt chart defaults to the Master Project nonworking time but each task
schedule (including changes in start time, finish time and nonworking time)
is following its base calendar.

As John notes, any tasks added to the master will default to the base
calendar for the master.

Hope this helps. Let us know how you get along.
Julie