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Integrated Schedule
Hi I want to know if you can have an integrated schedule for 1 program across multiple project files in various groups
1) I am using Project 2016 (Wish it could be done in Project for web)
2) I want this integrated schedule for this 1 program (Ex. Phone Display) to be integrated or available to other groups (Ex. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering etc)
3) The end goal is to have other groups be able to have access to the integrated schedule of the one program ( Ex. Phone Display)
Hopefully this makes sense Thanks!
2) I want this integrated schedule for this 1 program (Ex. Phone Display) to be integrated or available to other groups (Ex. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering etc)
3) The end goal is to have other groups be able to have access to the integrated schedule of the one program ( Ex. Phone Display)
Hopefully this makes sense Thanks!
jwalk15,
Unfortunately Project for the Web has a ways to go before it reaches the capability of the desktop version of Project.
A dynamic master schedule can be created from individual Project files but there are some limitations. First, it cannot be setup on SharePoint or One Drive. Second, the linking structure of a dynamic master is fragile and prone to corruption if not managed with a lot of discipline. That makes it not really suitable for "casual" use by multiple individuals or groups. It's best to have a single knowledgeable user responsible for the master and it's "curation", so to speak.
A less fragile approach is via a static master. A static master is a snapshot in time of all the subprojects inserted into it. A static master is not prone to corruption but updates are not automatic (i.e. a static master must be recreated each time an update is desired). A static master would allow full access for all user groups while still allowing each group to separately maintain their own individual Project files.
Have you considered Project Online which is designed for an enterprise type of deployment?
John
Unfortunately Project for the Web has a ways to go before it reaches the capability of the desktop version of Project.
A dynamic master schedule can be created from individual Project files but there are some limitations. First, it cannot be setup on SharePoint or One Drive. Second, the linking structure of a dynamic master is fragile and prone to corruption if not managed with a lot of discipline. That makes it not really suitable for "casual" use by multiple individuals or groups. It's best to have a single knowledgeable user responsible for the master and it's "curation", so to speak.
A less fragile approach is via a static master. A static master is a snapshot in time of all the subprojects inserted into it. A static master is not prone to corruption but updates are not automatic (i.e. a static master must be recreated each time an update is desired). A static master would allow full access for all user groups while still allowing each group to separately maintain their own individual Project files.
Have you considered Project Online which is designed for an enterprise type of deployment?
John
- I just heard that Project Online is now shifting to project for web. I tried downloading the trial version when i got this news
- jwalk15,
As I noted before, Project for the Web has a long way to go. You might want to check out the roadmap at:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-ww/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=Microsoft%20Project
John- I now have Project Online. What would be the best way to show a POC that I could have integrated schedules in Project Online
- I don't have access to it right now but only Microsoft for web and 2016. However if the users had access to the integrated schedule file, would it be best for them to just manually add it to their project?
- jwalk15,
What do you mean "add it to their project"? A master schedule, whether dynamic (the default when you use, Project > insert subproject), or static (uncheck the "link to project" option in the Insert Project subwindow), combines all subprojects into a single master.
John