I thought about this idea.But there are two constraints.My net work is already claimed 52% progress and it will minimum double the no of activities in network.I had more than 5000 activities in my network and it will be hard for me to bi weekly network maintanance.Anyhow thanks for your suggestion.
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Jiso
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Submitted by Vladimir Liberzon on Sun, 2008-03-30 03:00
Dieter and Andrew gave good advises but I dont understand why not to make fitting and welding as different activities. It is quite natural and solves the problem.
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Vladimir
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Submitted by Dieter Wambach on Sat, 2008-03-29 09:29
I dont use the resource curves unless the activity is a long one and you can identify a specific requirement to use a curve.
I know that it seems that they are potentially a good thing to use, but if you are having trouble doing a resource analysis the use of curves will only add a further level of complexity to the whole thing.
Its just like all of the other bells and whistles in Primavera, you may think you can use them, but often simplicity is easier to explain and analyse. Like I said if you can identify a specific requirement, knock yourself out and use it.
If youll have a look into the possible columns for resource assignments (righ mouse button in that area) there is one: "Original Lag". If the welder for a certain group of activities always will start 3 days later, you can assign the lag to all assignments by Global Change, group "resource assignments".
there is a function at the resource assignment level within P5 that will allow you to add a lag to the commencement of the work by individual resource.
Then there is the need to manage the end of a resources efforts on a task at the assignment level by using the assignment actual finish date if you are finishing a resource off before the activity finishes.
Unfortunatley, you will need to spend an inordinate amount of time managing resources at this level and you will need to be all over your schedule like a fat kid on a cup cake.
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Hai Vladimir,
I thought about this idea.But there are two constraints.My net work is already claimed 52% progress and it will minimum double the no of activities in network.I had more than 5000 activities in my network and it will be hard for me to bi weekly network maintanance.Anyhow thanks for your suggestion.
Regards,
Jiso
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24 years 9 monthsRE: Resource Distribution- Anomalise
Dieter and Andrew gave good advises but I dont understand why not to make fitting and welding as different activities. It is quite natural and solves the problem.
Regards,
Vladimir
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18 years 9 monthsRE: Resource Distribution- Anomalise
Absolutely agree to Andy
Dieter
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18 years 8 monthsRE: Resource Distribution- Anomalise
Jiso,
I dont use the resource curves unless the activity is a long one and you can identify a specific requirement to use a curve.
I know that it seems that they are potentially a good thing to use, but if you are having trouble doing a resource analysis the use of curves will only add a further level of complexity to the whole thing.
Its just like all of the other bells and whistles in Primavera, you may think you can use them, but often simplicity is easier to explain and analyse. Like I said if you can identify a specific requirement, knock yourself out and use it.
Andy
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17 years 7 monthsRE: Resource Distribution- Anomalise
My hearty appreciation to Andy and Dieter,
I got an idea to solve my problem.But what about resource curve? is it applicable in this case?
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Jiso
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18 years 9 monthsRE: Resource Distribution- Anomalise
Hi Jiso
If youll have a look into the possible columns for resource assignments (righ mouse button in that area) there is one: "Original Lag". If the welder for a certain group of activities always will start 3 days later, you can assign the lag to all assignments by Global Change, group "resource assignments".
Regards
Dieter
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18 years 8 monthsRE: Resource Distribution- Anomalise
Jiso,
there is a function at the resource assignment level within P5 that will allow you to add a lag to the commencement of the work by individual resource.
Then there is the need to manage the end of a resources efforts on a task at the assignment level by using the assignment actual finish date if you are finishing a resource off before the activity finishes.
Unfortunatley, you will need to spend an inordinate amount of time managing resources at this level and you will need to be all over your schedule like a fat kid on a cup cake.
Not sure what youre up to with the resources in your schedule but I have written a paper which is available here Primavera Resource Document, on Paul Harris web site Eastwood Harris - Project Management Consulting, Books & Training.
If you need any more info post your specific question here and if I dont know someone will.
Andy