Definitively using software functionality to navigate thousand of lines is better but at times we have the need to use printed reports [PDF is the electronic version of a printed report we use very often].
I would say that having access to row number in all views such as Activity Gantt, Resource Gannt, Material Gantt, Activity Table, Resource Table, Link Tables ... is also a convenience.
Being able to make reference to row numbers for predecessors, successors as well as for delay reason is also very convenient on printed reports. It shall be no issue to learn and understand that line number is relative to a specific report, still very convenient.
As you said resource lines when displayed will have their own number and at times you want to make reference to a specific line, say to investigate some specific resource assignment as displayed on the view/report.
Still search/find command might be missing find next button, for the moment my workaround is to use Replace with same text to find next.
Best regard,
Rafael
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Submitted by Vladimir Liberzon on Fri, 2013-11-15 14:09
I agree, that this is more important for review of the printed schedule, rather than the one in Spider Project format.
I think this is what also was mentioned by the people in the forums: they want to be able for other project team members (non-schedulers) to review the project logic (there it was said in relation to Primavera, which apparently also has the same approach as Spider)
Regards.
Evgeny
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Submitted by Rafael Davila on Fri, 2013-11-15 12:30
Every time you add activities, change WBS view or apply some new column sorting activity numbering predecessor row number will be continuously changing, same as Code WBS which can be considered as equivalent to activity line number. For convenience I find line number a better approach to navigate when using paper reports.
When using the software it is easier to use Find [CTRL F] dialog box to jump to the activity but when referring to a specific report that might be on any of the WBS Structures you defined [can be in the hundreds] then line number shall also be visible on the report. For the moment in order to make the line number visible on printed reports is to use a formula.
I find your request of much value, especially when discussing schedule logic, very frequently at the jobsite we distribute printed reports and discuss the schedule with field supervisors, subcontractors, architect, owner ...
I suggest when feasible and depending on the audience to use Spider Free Viewer on some meetings as this will make everything visible not just what is on paper.
Vladimir,
Maybe activity row number can be related to Activity Code WBS.
I would be looking for a practical way to navigate on the field using printed paper.
Best Regards,
Rafael
Member for
24 years 9 months
Member for24 years9 months
Submitted by Vladimir Liberzon on Fri, 2013-11-15 11:49
I will discuss this feature with our programmers. It does not look easy because requires analysis and numbers are changed each time when activity is inserted. Besides, when you decided to roll up some phases or show assignments row numbers also change. Our row numbers are not identifiers.
Now it is easy to find an activity (and row) by searching in activity code column (by right mouse click on column header).
Another option to find preceeding or succeding activities - filtering for activities linked with current (two mouse clicks!).
It looks even easier than scrolling to required row.
Member for
21 years 8 monthsVladimir,Definitively using
Vladimir,
Definitively using software functionality to navigate thousand of lines is better but at times we have the need to use printed reports [PDF is the electronic version of a printed report we use very often].
I would say that having access to row number in all views such as Activity Gantt, Resource Gannt, Material Gantt, Activity Table, Resource Table, Link Tables ... is also a convenience.
Being able to make reference to row numbers for predecessors, successors as well as for delay reason is also very convenient on printed reports. It shall be no issue to learn and understand that line number is relative to a specific report, still very convenient.
As you said resource lines when displayed will have their own number and at times you want to make reference to a specific line, say to investigate some specific resource assignment as displayed on the view/report.
Still search/find command might be missing find next button, for the moment my workaround is to use Replace with same text to find next.
Best regard,
Rafael
Member for
24 years 9 monthsDo I understand correctly
Do I understand correctly that this function is proposed for Gantt Chart reports only as an option when link columns are visible?
I still think that working with the software it is easier to find all activities by the tools that are already there.
Member for
17 years 9 monthsVladimir, Rafael,I agree,
Vladimir, Rafael,
I agree, that this is more important for review of the printed schedule, rather than the one in Spider Project format.
I think this is what also was mentioned by the people in the forums: they want to be able for other project team members (non-schedulers) to review the project logic (there it was said in relation to Primavera, which apparently also has the same approach as Spider)
Regards.
Evgeny
Member for
21 years 8 monthsEvgeny,Every time you add
Evgeny,
Every time you add activities, change WBS view or apply some new column sorting activity numbering predecessor row number will be continuously changing, same as Code WBS which can be considered as equivalent to activity line number. For convenience I find line number a better approach to navigate when using paper reports.
When using the software it is easier to use Find [CTRL F] dialog box to jump to the activity but when referring to a specific report that might be on any of the WBS Structures you defined [can be in the hundreds] then line number shall also be visible on the report. For the moment in order to make the line number visible on printed reports is to use a formula.
I find your request of much value, especially when discussing schedule logic, very frequently at the jobsite we distribute printed reports and discuss the schedule with field supervisors, subcontractors, architect, owner ...
I suggest when feasible and depending on the audience to use Spider Free Viewer on some meetings as this will make everything visible not just what is on paper.
Vladimir,
Maybe activity row number can be related to Activity Code WBS.
I would be looking for a practical way to navigate on the field using printed paper.
Best Regards,
Rafael
Member for
24 years 9 monthsThank you Evgeny,I will
Thank you Evgeny,
I will discuss this feature with our programmers. It does not look easy because requires analysis and numbers are changed each time when activity is inserted. Besides, when you decided to roll up some phases or show assignments row numbers also change. Our row numbers are not identifiers.
Now it is easy to find an activity (and row) by searching in activity code column (by right mouse click on column header).
Another option to find preceeding or succeding activities - filtering for activities linked with current (two mouse clicks!).
It looks even easier than scrolling to required row.
Regards,
Vladimir