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Auto schedule tasks with over-allocated resources
I need to manage a project using the Project tool. I can’t seem to get it to automatically adjust the resources assigned to tasks when tasks with the same resources overlap. Here’s a simplified examp...
ifmaac,
First of all, please don't cross-post (i.e. two separate Project based forums).
The first issue I see is the use of hard constraints (i.e. Must Start on). For a good dynamic plan all tasks should be allowed to "float" based on task interdependencies (Predecessors). The first tasks in a plan will automatically start on the Project Start date. After that all tasks should have a least one predecessor and one successor.
The second issue I see is it appears you are expecting Project to optimize resource assignments via the leveling feature. Leveling does NOT optimize resource usage, the best it can do is to shift a resource's assignment based on priority.
So, unfortunately your "flaw" is a misunderstanding of what leveling does.
John