"Show" on toolbar in Resource Usage view, dropdowns not available

[R.Scott Fleming]

When in the Resource Usage view (Filter: Resource-Work, Table: Work, Group
By: No Group), the Show toolbar dropdown options of Outline Level 1, ect.
are greyed out and not available. When in this view for a particular
Resource Name, I would like to expand/contract the displayed assignments(as
displayed withthe +/- box next to the name) using this toolbar option. Why
is this option not available?

 

[John]

When in the Resource Usage view (Filter: Resource-Work, Table: Work, Group
By: No Group), the Show toolbar dropdown options of Outline Level 1, ect.
are greyed out and not available. When in this view for a particular
Resource Name, I would like to expand/contract the displayed assignments(as
displayed withthe +/- box next to the name) using this toolbar option. Why
is this option not available?

R.Scott,
The outline levels are greyed out because there are no outline levels
for resources. The Resource Usage view is a combination view - Resources
and assignments. Outline levels only apply to a task hierarchy, as is
shown in a task type view (e.g. Gantt Chart view), or the Task Usage
view.

All you have to do to expand or collapse the assignment rows is to
either hit the symbol next to the resource name or use the "+", "-", or
hide assignments toggle button.

By the way, note that the screen tip associated with the "+" and "-"
buttons is a misnomer when in the Resource Usage view - there are no
"subtasks".

Hope this helps.

John
Project MVP

 

[R.Scott Fleming]

Thank you John, I was just being lazy, and wanted to be able to access this
feature ... Thanks again for the explanation ..

 

[John]

Thank you John, I was just being lazy, and wanted to be able to access this
feature ... Thanks again for the explanation ..

R.Scott,
You're welcome and thanks for the feedback.
John