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Sat, 2002-11-30 05:56
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I create an activity and set duration to 1 day. I then create a resource and assign it to the activity. When I look at the "Resource usage"-view the work has spread out over two days, with 7 hours on one day and 1 hour the next. If I try to adjust the hours so that all 8 hours are in the same day, that day is marked as overtime and the resource percentage has been adjusted to 114% in the Gant-view. I use a resources pool and the time is set from 8.00 to 12.00 and from 13.30 to 17.30, 8 hours a day. I notice activity starts at 9 and not at 8.

What am I doing wrong?
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Sun, 2002-12-01 18:09
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I understand what causes your problems are but unfortunately MSP has so many options that without knowing what your project and task calendar, calendar, calculation and scheduling options are it is difficult to advise you.

I would initially suggest that you check your Tools, Options, Calendar, and confirm that your Default Start Time is the same start time as the calendar the task is woking with. This option will give each new taks a different start time. While you are there make sure the Hours per day week and month are compatible with your project calendar.

On the other hand I feel the best approach is to learn how MSP calculates either by working through the help files or investing in a good text book.

Paul E Harris
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