Illegal Characters in Project Server files

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JeanSQA

What is the list of characters that cannot/should not be used in Project
Names? Is this the same list for Outline Code lists? The lists I find are
referencing the list:
/:*?"<>|\\. But I have names with single back-slashes and ampersands and I
think these need to be altered.
 
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Dale Howard [MVP]

JeanSQA --

We have always recommended that for project names and resource names, DO NOT
use any special characters. This includes the dash (-) character as well.
The underscore character is acceptable in a project name, but since you can
use spaces, I don't see the sense in using underscores at all. Stick with
letters and numbers and you will do fine. Hope this helps.
 
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JeanSQA

Yes, it helps. Do the same guidelines reply for Outline Code names and their
value lists. Also, what about task names? We tend to recommend against any
special characters ANYWHERE, and I am just looking for validation.
 
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Ben Howard

The issue isn't with project as such, but SQL AS, as the outline codes become
dimensions in the cube. Follow Dale's recommendations of A-Z, 0-9 and you'll
be okay. Tasks go into the cubes in 2007 so follow the recommendations for
tasks also.

BTW I used ~ within a project plan today and it worked fine including the
cube build. ~ is great for putting something at the top of a list, but I
wouldn't use it outside of a demo env!
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Dale Howard [MVP]

JeanSQA --

I would apply the same guidelines to outline codes as well. Special
characters can cause the OLAP cube rebuilding to fail. Concerning task
names, you have more freedom to use special characters there as task data is
not included in the OLAP cube. To be on the safe side, however, I would
recommend not using special characters anywhere. Just a thought. Hope this
helps.
 
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