Custom Code and Outline Code values printing instead of Descriptio

[Neill]

I installed Project 2007 Standard today. Something has changed when I use
Groups as far as the Description. In MSP 2003 the Field Code Description for
the Field Code value is used for the Group Task Name. Now the Code Field
value only is showing for the Task Name. The same is happening with Outline
Code Field. However instead of the Lookup Code Description being used, the
Lookup Code Value is used along with the Outline Code Name as a prefix and a
colon.

Example:
Group Task Name
Plant Area: 070000 (used to be MULTIPLE AREAS / GENERAL)
or
Proj Phase: a_Engrg (used to be Engineering)

I can't find a button or option in More Groups... Edit to make it print the
value Description for the Group Task Name instead of the Custom Field or
Outline Code value. Where do I go to change this back to showing the Custom
Field or Outline Code description?

 

[JulieS]

Hello Neill,

I'm sorry but to the best of my knowledge, the issue you describe can not be
changed in Project 2007. Yes, it is a difference between Project 2003 and
Project 2007.

There have been several posts to the Project newsgroups about this issue and
other isses with custom fields

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

Julie
Project MVP

 

[Neill]

Thanks Julie.
Yes I read some other questions/answers regarding Custom Fields and Outline
Codes on Project 2007. Guess I'll reinstall my old 2003 and have it
available for this and other issues I have with 2007.

Neill

 

[JulieS]

You're welcome Neill. Glad to have helped and thanks for the feedback.

Julie