how do I track progress with time vs % complete

[Dave]

Here is my need:

I need a column that indicates we are falling behind on a task. for instance:

I want it to check the date and caculate that it shoudl be 50% complete by
today and if it is not, show an indicator.

This column will feed a "upper level" dashboard by linking.

Is this a feature already existing?

I tried duration variance, however I thik it will only show Variance AFTER
the finish date.. is that correct?

Thanks for your time...

 

[JulieS]

Hi Dave,

See if the Status or Status Indicator field will provide what you are
seeking.

From Help on Status field:
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Description The Status field indicates the current status of a task,
specifying whether the task is Complete, On Schedule, Late, or a Future
Task.

How Calculated If the task is 100 percent complete, then Microsoft
Office Project 2003 sets the Status field to Complete.

If the task start date is greater than the status date, then the Status
field contains Future Task.

If timephased cumulative percent complete is spread to at least the day
before the status date, then the Status field contains On Schedule.

If the timephased cumulative percent complete does not reach midnight on
the day before the status date, then the Status field contains Late.
==============================

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

Julie
Project MVP

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