Partial resource assignment

[simon]

Hello:
My project consists of several tasks that use resources for certain
parts of each task: For example, Task A uses resource X at a level of 2
hours for 10 days, then beginning on the 11th day, it uses resources Y
and Z at a level of 4 hours each until completion. Resources X, Y and Z
work simultaneously on several tasks.

<- ------ Task A-------------------->
<- 10 days->
XXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX
__________<- -----12 days---->
__________YYYYYYYYYYYY
__________YYYYYYYYYYYY
__________YYYYYYYYYYYY
__________YYYYYYYYYYYY
__________ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
__________ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
__________ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
__________ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

In the task data, I can assign a resource for the duration of the task,
not part of it. In the resource data, I can assign a calendar for the
resource as a whole, not for each task. Conversely, a task can only
have one calendar, not one for each resource

How can this be modelled in Project? Is it necesary to split the task
into subtasks? If I split the task, I will end up with a lot of dummy
tasks.

 

[Jan De Messemaeker]

Hi,

Have a look at the task usage view, where you can contour each resource's
contribution to the task
HTH

 

[simon]

Perfect. I can distribute the resources there. What puzzles me is why
it cannot be done through the task/resources dialog. Also, in the task
usage view, I have to deal with the dates, but I experimented with it
and the dates are of no relevance, because the resource allocation is
maintained as I change the dates of the task.

Thank you very much
Simon Graffe