Viewing overallocation

October 13, 2016

Q: Viewing overallocation
Can I view statistical distribution for resource allocation units for different time internals.

A: In RiskyProject you cannot view statistical distribution for resource allocation units directly. You can view statistical distribution for work for different tasks, as well as statistical distribution for duration. However you can view resource allocation for different time intervals for low, base, and high estimates of your project schedule. To do it please calculate your project schedule first, then go to Schedule -> Resources and then select Cur.Schedule, Low Results, Base Results, or High Results within a right pane. You will be able to view Peak Units, Work, Overallocation and Percent Allocation. To switch units simply right click on right pane and select type of data you want to view.


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Named on concurrent users

October 13, 2016

Q: Named on concurrent users
How to switch between named or concurrent user licensing in RiskyProject Enterprise?

A: When you install RiskyProject Enterprise you need enter RiskyProject licensing information. It is done in File -> User Management -> Users. Intaver Institute supplies license file which includes this information in encrypted format.

License file includes the following information:
• Number of users
• Type of users: concurrent or named. If users are concurrent, only limited number of users can be logged on to the enterprise system at the same time. If users are named, only limited number of user names can entered to the system.
• Duration of the license.
To switch from named user to concurrent user and vice versa you need different license file. You can update license file at any moment.

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Duration units

October 4, 2016

Q: Duration units
Can different task have different duration units?

A: The quick answer is no as the duration unit for activities is a global project setting (set for entire project). This is common to most (if not all) scheduling software.

The duration unit (hours, days, weeks etc.) are set in the Schedule tab> Settings and Options > Project Options > Duration.


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Define distribution for start time of the task

October 4, 2016

Q: Define distribution for start time of the task
Is it possible to set uncertainties for task start times?

A: Yes, however cases in which this can be used are limited such as the first activity in the project as otherwise start times are a product of the precedent network. To set uncertainty for start times on a activity, right-click on the activity ID and choose Task Information.

- In the General tab, set Low (early) and High (late) start times for the activity.

Click the Distributions tab.
- Select the Start Time sub tab.
- Select a distribution from the Distribution drop down list. The shape and parameters of teh charted in the Probability Density chart to the right.
- Depending upon the distribution type, you can modify parameters (e.g. Most Likely)
- Click OK to assign the distribution.

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Moving project start times

October 4, 2016

Q: Moving project start times
We have old project schedules that we use as templates, but need to shift the start dates for new projects, can we do this in RiskyProject?

A: Yes, you can shift the project start times forward in RiskyProject by resetting the Project Start date in the Project Settings.
To shift the project start times, on the Schedule tab go to Settings and Options > Project Settings. Click in the Project Start time box, and select a new project start time. You can also manually edit the date to update the project start time.

Note: If your project has any hard constraints, such as must start on or finish on, this will prevent the project from shifting successfully. We recommend all constraints be set to As soon as possible.

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Viewing statistical distribution for the project

September 25, 2016

Q: Viewing statistical distribution for the project
How do I see statistical distribution for project duration and cost without opening this project? I have many projects in portfolio and would prefer not to open them one by one.

A:
You don't need to reopen project when you want to see statistical distribution for project duration, finish time, and cost. First, make sure that project is calculated. Results of Monte Carlo simulations are saved in the database for each project. If project is calculated go to Project -> Portfolio Gantt and then right click on project ID. Select Project Details from drop down menu. The following dialog will come up: (see picture)
You can double click on each histogram to see details, such as enlarged chart, statistics, and raw data. Also you may double click on Gantt bar within a Portfolio Gantt view and present the same dialog with statistical distributions of project duration, finish time, and cost.

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How do I use the Local Risk view

September 25, 2016

Q: How do I use the Local Risk view
I noticed that there is a “Local Risks” view that you can only open up via the All Views dialog. What is it used for.

A: With the new Drag N’ Drop risk, the Local Risks view’s previous primary use (assigning risks to specific groups of tasks) was somewhat superseded and for space purposes, it was moved off of the main ribbons and workflow bars. However, it is still very useful for advanced users who want to quickly editing groups of risk assignments.

To open the Local Risk view, on the ribbon click All Views > Local Risks. If you have a group of activities with one or more common risks that you would like to modify, select those activities from the list on the left. Any risks that is assigned to all of the tasks will appear in the small risk list on the left. This list includes not only the risks, but each risk outcome assignment. You can now modify these risks. Note: The risk view uses an AND operator for selected tasks when displaying risks. For example, if you select Task1, Task2, and Task3 only risks assigned to all 3 of the tasks will be shown.

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