How can I move tasks without losing unique id?

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Pat

I would like to keep the unique id's the same, but is there a way to keep
from losing the unique id's while moving tasks around in the schedule?
Thanks!
 
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Dale Howard [MVP]

Pat --

When you move tasks, the software renumbers the ID number for the moved
task, but it does NOT change the Unique ID number for the task. To see the
Unique ID field, right-click on the Indicators column header, select the
Insert Column command, select the Unique ID field, and then click OK. Hope
this helps.
 
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John

Pat said:
I would like to keep the unique id's the same, but is there a way to keep
from losing the unique id's while moving tasks around in the schedule?
Thanks!

Pat,
Just a clarification. Dale explained about the Unique ID but I wonder if
perhaps you are moving tasks using cut and paste. In that case, the
Unique ID will get reassigned, because the pasted task is in fact a new
task. A better way to move tasks within a schedule is with drag and
drop. To drag and drop first select the entire task row by clicking on
the leftmost column (usually this is the ID field). Once the row is
selected click and hold the ID field and drag it to where you want it.
Release the mouse button. The ID will change to describe the new task
sequencing but the Unique ID will stay with the moved task.

John
Project MVP
 
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Dale Howard [MVP]

John --

Good point. Thanks for jumping into the thread with a few more ideas! :)
 
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Dale Howard [MVP]

John --

Good point. Thanks for jumping into the thread with a few more ideas! :)
 
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Dale Howard [MVP]

John --

Good point. Thanks for jumping into the thread with a few more ideas! :)
 
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Dale Howard [MVP]

John --

Good point. Thanks for jumping into the thread with a few more ideas! :)
 
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Pat

John - that is exactly my problem. I was using cut & paste instead of drag &
drop. Thanks for explaining how to do it!
 
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John

Pat said:
John - that is exactly my problem. I was using cut & paste instead of drag &
drop. Thanks for explaining how to do it!

Pat,
You're welcome and thanks for the feedback.

John
 

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