num_pages: 310
description: This book is written by an experienced scheduler and is designed to teach planners and schedulers in any industry how to setup and use the software in a project environment. It explains in plain English and in a logical sequence, the steps required to create and maintain an unresourced and resourced schedule. It has a chapter dedicated to the new functions available in Version 3.1 and covers some of the more advanced features of the software such as resource leveling and Project Groups. It highlights the sources of information and the methods that should be employed to produce a realistic and useful project schedule. It draws on the author's practical experience in using the software in a wide variety of industries. It presents workable solutions to real day-to-day planning and scheduling problems and contains practical advice on how to set up the software and import data. It includes exercises, a large number of screen dumps, numerous tips and an index.The book is meant to be the basis for a three-day training course and includes exercises for the students to complete at the end of each chapter. After the course, the book may be used as a reference book.This publication is ideal for people who would like to quickly gain an understanding of how the software operates and explains how the software differs from SureTrak and Microsoft Project, thus making it ideal for people who wish to convert from these products.The book may also be used as a reference manual, but with the understanding that it mainly covers the planning and scheduling aspects of the product.
language: English
title: Planning Using Primavera Project Planner P3, Version 3.1, Revised 2004 Edition, Including Updated Workshops
titlecomplete: Planning Using Primavera Project Planner P3, Version 3.1, Revised 2004 Edition, Including Updated Workshops
ratings_count: 4
publisher: Eastwood Harris