can't rename projects

[Michael]

also entered this as a reply to an old post, but to
increase chances of a quick reply, listed it as a new post
as well...

Michael
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Hi Dale,

I have the following problem:

1) I start with a blank project plan with a file
name "template.mpp". The plan has some default task
names, column names, embedded macros, etc., specific to
our organization
2) I intended to have users make a copy of the template
and rename it, then upload it to the server
3) however, when they upload it, then view their new
project from project view, the task on line 0 of the
project still says "template". It should have the
modified name of the plan.

I believe this is related to the problem you discussed
here below. However, when I got to step 8, the option you
mentioned was grayed out. I tried to solve this by
creating an enterprise account, but when I closed out and
logged on with the newly created enterprise account, I got
a message saying that I was unable to connect. Of the
possible problems listed, the most likely cause was a lack
of an enterprise global template.

Furthermore, when I try "Tools >>> enterprise Options >>>
Restore Enterprise Global" I get a message saying that the
action cannot be reversed. Thus I am wary of restoring
the template until I fully understand the implications
(since several projects are already using the server).
Can you give some advice?

And if there is a simpler workaround/solution available
for renaming a project (that doesn't require enterprise
features), please let me know. It seems like the more
features I am required to use to accomplish a desired
task, the more likely I am of screwing something up, so
simpler is better

 

[Dale Howard [MVP]]

Michael --

At least some of your problems are caused by the fact that you are expecting
your people to use an .mpp file as an enterprise template. You should
import that particular .mpp as an enterprise template using Tools -
Enterprise Options - Import Project to Enterprise. On the first step of the
wizard, you can select "Template" as the file type. Also, if that .mpp file
contains macros, you should copy the modules into the Enterprise Global file
for distribution to all project managers in your system.

To change the name on Row 0, click File - Properties and change the Title.
Hope a couple of answers help.

 

[Guest]

Dale,

thanks, I think the main thing I was looking for was
changing the title. I wasn't able to find it in help, so
I'm glad you were able to help out.

MJ