Locations as constraint

[Torben Andresen]

Hi all.

I need to specify the physical location of where a task is to be performed
and then have Project re-schedule so that the same resource is not performing
multiple tasks at different locations. So even if the resources assignment
units is only 20% on to tasks they shouldn't be allowed to be scheduled at
the same time due to the fact that they're in to different locations. Is this
possible in Project?

Thanks in advance,

 

[Rod Gill]

I would do this by grouping all tasks for a single location together under
one summary task, then copy the summary task for the next location. This is
one scenario where linking two summary tasks works as it forces all tasks
for the first location to complete before the next location starts.

 

[davegb]

I would do this by grouping all tasks for a single location together under
one summary task, then copy the summary task for the next location. This is
one scenario where linking two summary tasks works as it forces all tasks
for the first location to complete before the next location starts.

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Rod Gill
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With all due respect to Rod, you should also be aware than linking
Summary lines will invalidate your critical path, may easily cause
problems with circular relationships, and will make tracking, resource
leveling and Earned Value, should you be using any of these features,
invalid in most cases.

I would reccommend adding a Custom field for location, then grouping by
it and checking to make sure you don't have resources jumping around.

Hope this helps in your world.