How to get WBS code as the first (grey) column in MSP2003?

[Erwin]

The book Dynamic Scheduling with MSP2003 contains an intriguing tip:
"... use the locked first column to display the WBS codes instead of
the erratic ID field"

The unfortunate part is that the book does not explain to accomplish
this, nor did I find an explanation in the Online Help or on the MVP
FAQ list.

Can someone provide a step-by-step instruction?

Many thanks,
Erwin

 

[JulieS]

Hi Erwin,

Go to View > Tables > More tables. Select the Entry table and click the
Copy button to open the Table Definition dialog box.
Rename the table from "Copy of Entry" to a name of your liking.
Select the first row (ID) and click the Delete Row button to delete the
ID Row.
The Indicator Field Name row should be selected.
Click the Insert Row button and select WBS from the Field Name drop down
list. You may wish to decrease the Width. Enter a title if you wish (it
will show WBS if you don't enter the title.)
At the bottom of the dialog box, the option Lock first column should be
selected.
Select Show in menu.
Click OK to return to the More Tables dialog box. The new table should
be selected.
Click the Apply button to apply the new table to the view. The WBS
column should now be the first column in the table and should be locked.

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

Julie

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[Erwin]

OK
This is exactly the answer I was looking for: clear and simple,
practical and useful.
Thanks Julie for your swift reply.
Erwin

 

[JulieS]

You're very welcome Erwin and thanks for the feedback.

Julie