ELC 347 Day 10

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Agenda IP part 1 graded Feedback posted—good results Assignment 4 due next class Quiz 1 graded and re-graded I threw out a few of the questions 2 A’s, 1 B, 1 C, 1 D and 3 F’ s Review summary, key terms & Discussion questions at EOC More project resource in blackboard Today we will be working with MS project 2003 Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Web Resources http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_fox_ess2003_1/ http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_fox_ess2003_1/0,,1113847-,00.html http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/project/FX100649021033.aspx http://support.microsoft.com/ph/2525 Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Essentials Microsoft Project 2003 Dawn Parrish Wood Mary E. Pascarella Taking A Tour Of Project 2003

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Objectives Start, open, and save a project Explore the project window Understand the task table Understand the timeline in Gantt Chart view Preview and print a standard report Get help Close a project and exit Microsoft Project Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Visual Summary Gantt chart view Task table Timescale and timeline Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Starting Microsoft Project, Opening A Project, And Saving A Project Project plans – time and money Stakeholders Constraints Deliverables Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Constraint Triangle Budget Time constraints Scope Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Starting Microsoft Project Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Data Files Location may vary Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. First Datafile Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

To Save A Copy Of Project Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Exploring The Project Window Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Selected Project-related Elements Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Project Guide Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Understanding The Task Table Fields that relate to tasks Pre-defined Custom Default task table Entry table Rows – Task ID Columns – category of information, called a field Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Viewing The Task Table From the Apartment_Brochure file Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Navigating The Table Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Task Information Double-click in the task row to get Task Information dialog box Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

More Details On The Task Advanced tab Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Understanding The Timeline In Gantt Chart View Default view includes Task table Gantt chart Duration bar Task links Timescale Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Exploring The Gantt Chart View Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Task Links Showing task dependencies Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Milestone Task Indication Time independent, but essential to project Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Previewing And Printing A Standard Report Report options Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Report Preview Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Getting Help Several access points The help option on the menu bar The Microsoft project help button on the standard toolbar The Type a question for help box Text assumes an internet connection Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Components Of Project Help Screen Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Search Results Choices Search term “project guide” Accessing Office online Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. In-depth Results Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Help Table Of Contents Extensive Click closed book icon to expand Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Closing A Project And Exiting Microsoft Project Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Screen ID Review Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Summary Start, open, and save a project Explore the project window Understand the task table Understand the timeline in Gantt Chart view Preview and print a standard report Get help Close a project and exit Microsoft Project Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Review Options Key terms Checking concepts and terms Discussion Skill drill Challenge Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

What are your questions? Copyright (c) 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Essentials Microsoft Project 2003 Dawn Parrish Wood Mary E. Pascarella Specifying Overall Project Settings

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Objectives Create a new project and assign the start date Create a project calendar View and modify project options Modify calendar working time options Print the Working Days calendar Create a project from a template Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Visual Summary Create from a blank file Print the file Alternate creation Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Creating a New Project and Assigning the Start Date Project start alternatives Another project file Template file Blank file Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Opening Project Window Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Set the Start Date Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Creating a Project Calendar Define working days and times Base calendar Default working and nonworking times Constraints Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Define General Working Times Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Calendar Template Choices Standard 24 Hours Night Shift Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Change Working Time Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Define Time Units Hours to suit needs Save Calendar is complete Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Viewing and Modifying Project Options Dates Start Finish Current Status Base calendar Earned value Priority Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Project Information Dialog Box Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Modifying Calendar Working Time Options Base calendar template “normal” Working hours Default Nondefault Holidays, lunch hours, etc. Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Modifications Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Modifications (continued) Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Overview of the Report Preview screen Overview of the reports dialog box Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Page Setup Header Alignment Print preview Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Creating a Project From a Template Generic tasks and resources Modifiable Global template Availability Local installation Online Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Templates On my computer Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Office Move Template Reminder: File, Save As Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Opening Screen Preset tasks Resource allocations Modifiable Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Summary Create a new project and assign the start date Create a project calendar View and modify project options Modify calendar working time options Print the Working Days calendar Create a project from a template Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved. Review Options Key terms Checking concepts and terms Discussion Skill drill Challenge Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.

What are your questions? Copyright © 2004 Prentice-Hall. All rights reserved.