Using Microsoft project 4 for windows / Tim Pyron . . . [ et al ].

Content

I Project management
1 Introducing project management
What is a project
What is project management
The advantages of using project management software
General guidelines of for project managers
etc

2 Learning the basic of Microsoft project
Starting and exiting Microsoft project
Using the on-line learning aids
Using the find file command
etc.

3 Setting up a new project
Providing summary information about the new project
Selecting the environment option
Defining a calendar of working time
etc.

4 Creating a s task list
Approaching the planning process
Entering and editing tasks in the gantt chart
Outlining the task list
Printing the project task list

5. Entering scheduling requirements
Entering deadline constraints for tasks
Linking tasks in sequence

6 Working with the calendar view
Understanding the calendar view
Moving around in the calendar view
Editing the project in the calendar view
etc.

7 Working with the PERT Chart
Understanding the pert chart view
Zooming the pert chart view
Scrolling and selecting in the pert chart
Editing the project in the pert chart
etc

8 Defining resources and costs
Understanding how Microsoft project uses resources and costs
Understanding the definitions of resources and cost
Defining the resource pool
Changing working times for resources
etc

9. Assigning resources and costs to tasks
Understanding the resource assignment fields
Understanding resources-driven and fixed
Using the resources assignments form
etc.

10 Auditing the task schedule
Looking at the big picture
Filtering the task or resource list
Sorting the task or resource list
etc.

11 resolving problems in the project plan
Resolving conflicts caused by constraints
Shortening the critical path
Resolving resource overallocations
etc.

12 Managing the project
Setting the baseline or plan
Tracking actual performance and costs
Analyzing the revised schedule


II Shared project data

13 Working with multiple projects
Using the window command
Using subprojects
Linking project field values
etc

14 Exchanging data with other applications
Importing and exporting data files
Pasting static copies of data between applications
Linking selected data between applications
etc.

15 Using Microsoft project in working
Circulating the project schedule for review
Sending schedule notes
Setting task reminders
et


III Views and reports

16 Printing views and report
Using the print commands
Changing the printer setup
Print views
etc

17 Using and creating views
Creating new views
Organizing views in project files
Using and creating tables
etc

18 Formatting views
Using the format options in the standard views
Formatting the gantt chart
Formatting the calendar
etc

19 Placing text and graphics on the gantt chart
Working with the drawing toolbar
Placing free text on the gantt chart

20 Using and customizing reports
Using the basic custom report functions
Customizing the calendar reports
Customizing task reports
etc.

IV Microsoft project interface

21 Customizing toolbars, menus, forms, and using cards
Introducing visual basic for applications
Running macros
Recording a macro
etc

22 Customizing toolbars, menus, forms, and cue cards
Creating and customizing toolbars
Customizing the menu bar
Using custom forms
etc.

23 Using visual basic for application
What is visual basic for applications
What's so special about visual basic for applications
Objects and containers
Learning more with on-line help
etc.

Glossary : p. 757-764 . _ Index : p. 765-780.