Table of Contents

This eBook's Companion
Downloading the Supporting Files
A Global Example - An Apology
Ready your PC for MSP
Plan your Project in 6 Stages
Setup a Generic Project to Pre-View the Facilities of MSP
Create and Use Templates
Configure Options in MSP
Use the Global Template to Share Components
Setup the Parameters for a New Project
Manage Project Calendars
CASE PROJECT: Prepare the Project File and Calendar
Customize Views and Tables (Tasks/Resources)
Create and Run Macros
Setup the WBS by Creating and Grouping Tasks
View and Customize Reports in MSP
Schedule Tasks: Enter Task Duration
Schedule Tasks: Manipulate Task Dependencies
CASE PROJECT: Setup the Schedule
Define Resources: Work (Labor and Equipment)
Define Resources: Material
Define Resources: Costs
Assign Resources to Tasks
CASE PROJECT: Setup Material and Cost Resources
Manage Cash Budgets via Cost Resources
Analyze Assignments: The Task / Resource Usage Views
Use the Work Formula to Adjust Assignments
Optimize the Project: Reduce Duration and Costs
Handle Multiple Projects