Master Projects

[Jerryinnc]

I have created a master project with links to 2 projects.

When I look at the resource usage in the master project it shows the 2
projects and the work associated with each project - one line per linked
project.

If I go into either of the 2 linked projects and add/change/delete a task
and then go to the master project I no longer see a summary line for the
project that I added/chanegd/deleted the task, but see all tasks from that
linked project for that resource. How do I keep the summary level resource
usage for the project that has been adde/changed/deleted tasks and not see
all tasks?

 

[John]

I have created a master project with links to 2 projects.

When I look at the resource usage in the master project it shows the 2
projects and the work associated with each project - one line per linked
project.

If I go into either of the 2 linked projects and add/change/delete a task
and then go to the master project I no longer see a summary line for the
project that I added/chanegd/deleted the task, but see all tasks from that
linked project for that resource. How do I keep the summary level resource
usage for the project that has been adde/changed/deleted tasks and not see
all tasks?

Jerry,
There are various ways to define a master project with links. One way,
the normal preferred way, is to create a master file with inserted
subprojects. A second way is to basically use external links between
three individual projects where one of those projects is called the
"master". Yet another method is to use Paste Links between projects
although this method is not recommended. Now, which type of master
project do you have?

I'm a little confused about what you are seeing or expect to see in the
Resource Usage view. For a normal master project, the Resource Usage
view will show each resource with all assignments for that resource in
the master and each subproject. The Summary Line, if you will, is the
resource line - there are no other "Summary Lines" for that particular
view.

I think we need some clarification before we can be of any help. Are you
perhaps using grouping?

John
Project MVP

 

[Jerryinnc]

I have used method 1. Here is a picture of what has occurred:

Master Project Resource Usage View after I link
Sub-projects Project1 and Project2 into the Master Plan. This is good.

Person 1 September October
% Alloc. 100% 100%
Work 160H 144H
Project 1.Published % Alloc. 50% 50%
Work 80H 72H
Project 2.Published % Alloc. 50% 50%
Work 80H 72H

I had Task1 in Project1 and now I add Task2 to Project1

This is what I now see in the Master project under the
Resource Usage View. Not good.

Person 1 September October
% Alloc. 100% 90%
Work 160H 144H
Task1 % Alloc. 20% 30%
Work 32H 48H
Task2 % Alloc. 10% 15%
Work 16H 24H

Project 2.Published % Alloc. 40% 60%
Work 64H 96H

The Project1.Published summary task is gone and now
Task1 and Task2 are shown.

Any ideas?

 

[Jerryinnc]

I have determined what was happening. Mistery solved.

 

[John]

I have determined what was happening. Mistery solved.

Jerry,
Just as an aside, it's "mystery" not "mistery". But nonetheless, I'm
glad you solved your problem.

John