How do I reset the project start date?

[Jean]

I have a project that has been put on hold. I now need to reset the start
date in Project. When I go to Project | Project Information and reset the
Start date, the dates are not recalculated in the body of the plan. What
should I do?

 

[JulieS]

Hi Jean,

If you have constraints on tasks in the project, updating through Project
Information may not move the tasks. Show the Analysis toolbar and click on
the Adjust Dates button.

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

 

[Jan De Messemaeker]

Was any of the work entered as done?
In that case you cannot automaticallly reset the start date (Project is very
willing to update your plan, but it won't change history - only kings did
that in the past) but the good news is that you can automatically reschedule
the unfinished work to after a certain date:
Tools, tracking, Update Project, it is well explained there.
HTH


Jan De Messemaeker
Microsoft Project Most Valuable Professional
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