Committed to Shaping the Next Generation of IT Experts. ELC 347 Day 10.

Committed to Shaping the Next Generation of IT Experts.

ELC 347 Day 10

Agenda

• IP part 1 graded– Feedback posted—good results

• Assignment 4 due next class

• Quiz 1 graded and re-graded– I threw out a few of the questions

– 2 A’s, 1 B, 1 C, 1 D and 3 F’ s

– Review summary, key terms & Discussion questions at EOC

• More project resource in blackboard

• Today we will be working with MS project 2003

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Web Resources

• http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_fox_ess2003_1/ • http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_fox_ess2003_1/0,,1113847-

,00.html

• http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/project/FX100649021033.aspx

• http://support.microsoft.com/ph/2525



Essentials Microsoft Project 2003

Dawn Parrish WoodMary E. Pascarella

Project 1Taking A Tour Of

Project 2003

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ObjectivesObjectivesObjectivesObjectives

• Start, open, and save a project

• Explore the project window

• Understand the task table

• Understand the timeline in Gantt Chart view





• Preview and print a standard report

• Get help• Close a project and

exit Microsoft Project





Visual Summary

• Gantt chart view– Task table

– Timescale and timeline


Starting Microsoft Project, Opening AProject, And Saving A Project

• Project plans – time and money– Stakeholders

– Constraints

– Deliverables


Constraint Triangle

• Budget

• Time constraints

• Scope


Starting Microsoft Project


Data Files

Locationmay vary


First Datafile


To Save A Copy Of Project


Exploring The Project Window


Selected Project-related Elements


Project Guide


Understanding The Task Table

• Fields that relate to tasks– Pre-defined– Custom

• Default task table– Entry table

• Rows – Task ID• Columns – category of information,

called a field


Viewing The Task Table

From the Apartment_Brochure file


Navigating The Table


Task InformationDouble-click in the task row to get Task

Information dialog box


More Details On The Task

Advanced tab


Understanding The Timeline In Gantt Chart View

• Default view includes– Task table

– Gantt chart• Duration bar• Task links• Timescale


Exploring The Gantt Chart View


Task Links

• Showing task dependencies


Milestone Task Indication

Time independent, but essential to project


Previewing And Printing A Standard Report

Report options


Report Preview


Getting Help

• Several access points– The help option on the menu bar– The Microsoft project help button

on the standard toolbar– The Type a question for help box

• Text assumes an internet connection


Components Of Project Help Screen


Search Results Choices

• Search term “project guide”

• Accessing Office online


In-depth Results


Help Table Of Contents

• Extensive

• Click closed book icon to expand


Closing A Project And ExitingMicrosoft Project


Screen ID Review


SummarySummarySummarySummary
















Review OptionsReview OptionsReview OptionsReview Options

• Key termsKey terms• Checking concepts and termsChecking concepts and terms• DiscussionDiscussion• Skill drillSkill drill• ChallengeChallenge


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Essentials Microsoft Project 2003

Dawn Parrish WoodMary E. Pascarella

Project 2Specifying Overall

Project Settings


ObjectivesObjectivesObjectivesObjectives

• Create a new project and assign the start date

• Create a project calendar

• View and modify project options

• Create a new project and assign the start date

• Create a project calendar

• View and modify project options

• Modify calendar working time options

• Print the Working Days calendar

• Create a project from a template

• Modify calendar working time options

• Print the Working Days calendar

• Create a project from a template


Visual Summary

• Create from a blank file

• Print the file

• Alternate creation


Creating a New Project and Assigning the Start Date

• Project start alternatives– Another project file– Template file– Blank file


Opening Project Window


Set the Start Date


Creating a Project Calendar

• Define working days and times

• Base calendar– Default working and nonworking

times

• Constraints


Define General Working Times


Calendar Template

• Choices– Standard– 24 Hours– Night Shift


Change Working Time


Define Time Units

• Hours to suit needs

• Save

• Calendar is complete


Viewing and Modifying Project Options

• Dates– Start– Finish– Current– Status

• Base calendar

• Earned value

• Priority


Project Information Dialog Box


Modifying Calendar Working Time Options

• Base calendar template– “normal”

• Working hours– Default– Nondefault

• Holidays, lunch hours, etc.


Modifications


Modifications (continued)


Overview of the Report Preview screen

Overview of the reports dialog box


Page Setup

• Header

• Alignment

• Print preview


Creating a Project From a Template

• Template– Generic tasks and resources

• Modifiable

• Global template

• Availability– Local installation– Online


Templates

On my computer


Office Move Template

Reminder: File, Save As


Opening Screen

• Preset tasks

• Resource allocations

• Modifiable


SummarySummarySummarySummary

• Create a new project Create a new project and assign the start and assign the start datedate

• Create a project Create a project calendarcalendar

• View and modify View and modify project optionsproject options

• Create a new project Create a new project and assign the start and assign the start datedate

• Create a project Create a project calendarcalendar

• View and modify View and modify project optionsproject options

• Modify calendar Modify calendar working time optionsworking time options

• Print the Working Print the Working Days calendarDays calendar

• Create a project from Create a project from a templatea template

• Modify calendar Modify calendar working time optionsworking time options

• Print the Working Print the Working Days calendarDays calendar

• Create a project from Create a project from a templatea template


Review OptionsReview OptionsReview OptionsReview Options




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