project functions for custom fields

[stevo]

I'm trying to use project functions for custom fields. in particular the
'format' function. I'm having a hard time finding documentation on what the
various options/commands available are and how to use.

help?

 

[JulieS]

Hello stevo,

I usually look for specific details on functions that are not
directly documented in Project by using help in Access. In most
circumstances, the functions within Access work fine in Project.

I hope this helps. Let us know how you get along.

Julie
Project MVP

Visit http://project.mvps.org/ for the FAQs and additional
information about Microsoft Project

 

[Dean C]

I use the functions so often, I wrote a macro to display them.
Sub DisplayProjectFunctions()
On Error GoTo done
SendKeys "{F1}+{Home}Functions~", True
WaitUntil = Timer + 1
CheckTime:
If Timer < WaitUntil Then GoTo CheckTime
SendKeys "{Tab 5}~", True
done:
End Sub

 

[Jack Dahlgren MVP]

The project help gives some basics on many of the custom field functions
(search help for "project functions for custom fields") but you are correct
that it doesn't give much guidance on the functions.

There is some more here:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa262745(VS.60).aspx

You could also look at this and try some of them out:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/az4se3k1.aspx

-Jack Dahlgren
http://zo-d.com/blog

 

[Dean C]

Great References Jack. I've put them in my favorites.