Can I track critical paths for multiple projects in one file?

[SWatIVC]

I'm trying to manage multiple small projects and would like to be able to
track and view them on one file. I haven't been able to figure out how to set
up the file so that the critical path is displayed for each main task or
"outdented" task. The "outdents" are the individual project name andthe
subtasks are all of the task rlated to that project. Now the critical path
only shows for the group as a whole, as if all of the task were part of one
bigger project.

Any suggestions?

 

[John]

I'm trying to manage multiple small projects and would like to be able to
track and view them on one file. I haven't been able to figure out how to set
up the file so that the critical path is displayed for each main task or
"outdented" task. The "outdents" are the individual project name andthe
subtasks are all of the task rlated to that project. Now the critical path
only shows for the group as a whole, as if all of the task were part of one
bigger project.

Any suggestions?

SWatIVC,
Yes, but you not going to like the answer (unless I've missed some
clever view configuration). Other than by simply opening all project
schedules in multiple screens, the only way to see all projects is by
creating a master project (i.e. Insert/Project). However, in a master
project, even though the subprojects are independent of the master
itself, views (including those showing critical path) are unique to the
master and hence a critical path will apply to all inserted project
tasks as a whole. Normally this is the desired intent. On the other hand
your request is for a unique display and requires the use of an advanced
feature of Project, namely VBA. It is possible to configure VBA code
that identifies tasks on the critical path of each individual subproject
separately. These tasks can be coded with a flag setting and then
displayed with a critical path Gantt bar.

Like I said, you probably don't like the answer.

John
Project MVP

 

[JackD]

John,

Can't he just go too tools menu /options /calculation tab and check the
"calculate multiple critical paths" box? That way any chain of events with
an open endpoint (no successor tasks) gets calculated as a critical path.

 

[John]

John,

Can't he just go too tools menu /options /calculation tab and check the
"calculate multiple critical paths" box? That way any chain of events with
an open endpoint (no successor tasks) gets calculated as a critical path.

Jack,
You are absolutely right (as usual). I hate that when I miss the obvious
simple answer. My face is dripping yellow.

John :-(

 

[SWatIVC]

John/Jack,

Thanks for your suggestions. Works perfectly now!! (or a lot better, anyway)

SWatIVC

 

[JackD]

Jack,
You are absolutely right (as usual). I hate that when I miss the obvious
simple answer. My face is dripping yellow.

John :-(

I had that cold sometime around December.
Try some ginger/lemon/honey tea


-Jack

 

[John]

Jack,
You are absolutely right (as usual). I hate that when I miss the obvious
simple answer. My face is dripping yellow.

John :-(

I had that cold sometime around December.
Try some ginger/lemon/honey tea


-Jack[/QUOTE]

Jack,
Egg on face Jack, egg.

John

 

[JackD]

I had that cold sometime around December.
Try some ginger/lemon/honey tea


-Jack

Jack,
Egg on face Jack, egg.

John[/QUOTE]


Eeeewww.

-Jack