Modifying the Quick Access Toolbar

Modifying the Quick Access Toolbar As a trainer for PPM Works, I see the struggle new users have when learning how to use Microsoft Project. One of the biggest challenges is learning where all the commands are located. In 2010 Microsoft Project was “ribbonized”. As an experienced [...]

Using Portfolio Analysis with Project Online or Project Server

Using Portfolio Analysis with Project Online or Project Server Successful project and portfolio management should answer the following questions: · Are we investing in the right initiatives based on our organizations business priorities? · Which investments will produce an optimized portfolio of projects? · Are there areas [...]

Replacing Resources in Microsoft Project

Replacing Resources in Microsoft Project We have had a few different customers recently ask the PPM Works Team how to replace resources on tasks in Microsoft Project. Let’s assume you are using an Enterprise Resource Pool connect via Project Online or Project Server. If the new resource [...]

Project-Level Field Missing from Project Detail Pages

Project-Level Field Missing from Project Detail Pages Recently at PPM Works, a customer reported a missing field from both the Project Detail Pages and the Project Information dialog box. Out first thought was that someone had deleted the field. As many of you know the only way [...]

Editing the Timeline in Project Center

Editing the Timeline in Project Center One great new feature of Project Server 2016 and Project Online is the Timeline. The Timeline was added to Project Center and to task views in Project Web App. The timeline is blank by default. To add a project to the [...]