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Tasks change sort after Filtering
I work in construction for background. I have activities, i.e. install equipment A, install equipment A electrical, install equipment A mechanical ...that I like to bunch together because they are a...
The latest update for the desktop version of Project is: Version 2402 (build 17328.20142 CTR) released on Feb 28. I suggest you update although it won't change the issue you're posting about.
Why are all your tasks manually scheduled? In my view, is a user wants to use manual scheduling, they might just as well use Excel. Manual scheduling is only useful for initial rough draft planning. Once the plan's structure is in place, then all tasks should be auto-scheduled to take full advantage of Project's scheduling engine.
I'm a little confused about what you are doing. Sorting will re-order tasks based on the sort criteria although the outline structure can be kept if that option is selected in the Sort Window. Are you sorting and then applying the filter?
All three of your screen shots show some type of sort is applied. To remove that sort, re-sort by ID.
John
FOrdy40,
First of all, what version of Project are you using (i.e. desktop, Project Online, Project for the Web)?
What is your filter criteria (e.g. field, test and value)? How exactly do you "turn the filter on and off"?
When you say "timeline" are you referring to the Timeline view or the normal Gantt Chart timescale (i.e. graphic [right] side of the view)?
Screen shots of before and after would help us better understand what you see.
John
First of all, what version of Project are you using (i.e. desktop, Project Online, Project for the Web)?
What is your filter criteria (e.g. field, test and value)? How exactly do you "turn the filter on and off"?
When you say "timeline" are you referring to the Timeline view or the normal Gantt Chart timescale (i.e. graphic [right] side of the view)?
Screen shots of before and after would help us better understand what you see.
John
The latest update for the desktop version of Project is: Version 2402 (build 17328.20142 CTR) released on Feb 28. I suggest you update although it won't change the issue you're posting about.
Why are all your tasks manually scheduled? In my view, is a user wants to use manual scheduling, they might just as well use Excel. Manual scheduling is only useful for initial rough draft planning. Once the plan's structure is in place, then all tasks should be auto-scheduled to take full advantage of Project's scheduling engine.
I'm a little confused about what you are doing. Sorting will re-order tasks based on the sort criteria although the outline structure can be kept if that option is selected in the Sort Window. Are you sorting and then applying the filter?
All three of your screen shots show some type of sort is applied. To remove that sort, re-sort by ID.
John
- Thanks for the feedback John, I appreciate it. I am very new to the program but understand what you are saying. I need to insert additional columns to identify specifics tasks to sort by first, followed by a second sort of start date.
- FOrdy40,
Okay....will that resolve your issue or do you still need help?
John