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I would like to bulk edit tasks, specifically the Task Calendar. I highlight multiple rows (2 or more), select Information -> Advanced -> Calendar and then pick a calendar, but no changes are ma...
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I have the same version of Microsoft Project that others are using. I just did an extensive test on the features in the Multiple Task Information dialog, and can confirm that NOTHING is working in this dialog. I tried changing the Duration for a block of tasks. No go. I tried changing the constraint type to As Soon as Possible to a block of tasks, each of which has a SNET constraint applied, and no go again. It is obvious that Microsoft has introduced a bug into Microsoft Project, and this bug NEEDS TO BE FIXED. I will report this bug to my contacts within Microsoft to see if they can get the fix moving. Thanks so much to all for reporting this.
Has anyone found a solution for this? I'm having the same issue after updating to Windows 11... Thanks!
Solution? Yes, follow the procedure I outlined in my response on 25 September (above). As far as trying to use bulk editing via Task Information, I'm afraid you'll have to wait for a future update. The issue has been highlighted to Microsoft.
John
- John,
I tried the method suggested and it works for some fields, but if I want to change certain fields (like the constraint type), then using the CTRL+D will not work. Any update on fixing this bug?
I am adding the (Constrain Type) column and dragging it down (if possible), but sometimes the rows are not continuous, so the resolution of the issue is still very valuable for some of us.- Sandra_Kienitz,
I just tried the fill down method on the Constraint Type field in a master file and on another single file and they both work fine. It even works on a filtered set. How exactly did you do it when it didn't work?
John
- Thanks for the quick reply, John! It worked 🙂
If I may, I will just include another step in case someone else is trying to bulk edit the Task Calendars. The fill down will not work if you try to copy the calendar by selecting the
"Indicator" column. You need to add the column "Task Calendar" and follow the procedure John mentioned.- pfaria23,
Of course it works, it's the only method I've ever used 🙂
I thought the process was pretty obvious (i.e. a field can only be selected if it is displayed in the view) but your added step makes it more clear.
John