Resource Calendar changed on fixed duration tasks

T

TNCAdams

I have created a few fixed duration tasks with two or more resources. When I
add a vacation day to one of the resources, Project 2007 is correctly
extending the duration until the resource returns. My problem is that when I
remove that vacation day ( employees do occasionally change vacation plans),
the duration stays at the longer time period and does not go back to its
original shorter duration. Is anyone else having this issue or is a flag
somewhere controlling this apparent anomoly?
 
J

JulieS

Hello TNCAdams,

I have certainly seen that before and I'm not sure I'd call it an
anomaly. Project is doing exactly what you asked, it is keeping the
duration fixed. Change the task type to fixed work or fixed units
and you'll see the duration drop. Once it's dropped, you could set
it back to fixed duration if needed.

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
 

Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments. After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.

Ask a Question

Similar Threads

Receiving unexpected Duration 0
Individual vacation calendars in a team resource 0
I am trying to assign resources to tasks but the 'Assign Resources' is greyed out on the Resource tab. 0
Fixed duration changes when resource added 10
fixed unit 2
"My Tasks"--Fixed Duration & Fixed Units 6
Tasks' durations vs Project Duration 7
2 resources on 1 task - 1 going on vacation - how to manage this? 6

Top