Let Project pick a resource from an able grup

[Marky C]

I have tasks that could be performed by anyone from the software group. As
to aid scheduling, is it possible to assign a group of able bodies to a task
and let Project pick which ever one would be best for relieve resource
conflicts?

I fear the worst after reading the words "Glorified Calculator" on a related
post.

Best Regards

Mark

 

[Rod Gill]

Hi,

That capability comes with Project Server, but not with project on its own.
Project server can find a resource with the right skills that has the time
available and more.

 

[Jan De Messemaeker]

Hi Marky,

Indeed, Project does not have this function.
HTH

 

[Mike Glen]

Hi Marky,

Welcome to this Microsoft Project newsgroup

You can assign a resource called, say, Programmer, to do what you want.
However, if you do, you cannot then assign individuals from that group.

FAQs, companion products and other useful Project information can be seen at
this web address: <http://www.mvps.org/project/>

Hope this helps - please let us know how you get on )

Mike Glen
MS Project MVP

 

[Marky C]

Oh well, I guess I will just keep manually shuffling.

Thanks for the replies. Although the functionality is not available to me,
at least I can stop looking for it.

Cheers