Eastwood Harris Powerproject Quick Access Toolbars have been created to make using Elecosoft (Asta) Powerproject simpler and may be downloaded by clicking here>>>

Australian Elecosoft (Asta) Power Project Version 17 Quick Access Toolbar>>>
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Australian Elecosoft (Asta) Power Project Version 14 Quick Access Toolbar>>>

You should download this file then unzip it by double clicking on it and dragging the XML file to your desktop. Then import into Elecosoft (Asta) by right clicking on your Elecosoft (Asta) Quick Access toolbar and selecting Customise…, Ribbon, Import/Export.

There were new functions in P6 Version 23 but no new fields. This layout is similar to the Version 22 and this layout was created by exporting from P6 Version 23. It did import into P6 Version 7 so it should be good with all versions of P6.

You may download the primavera .com.au Version 23 Layout by clicking here>>> www.primavera.com.au_Layout_V23.

As with the earlier layouts the bars have been sorted out and minor changes have been made to the Page Setup so the header displays project information such as dates, project name and page numbers are seen on every page and the footer only contains information required on the first page such as the Gantt Chart legend and Revision Box.

There were new functions in P6 Version 22 but no new fields. This layout is similar to the Version 21 Layout but includes a bar to show resources on a bar and this layout was created by exporting from P6 Version 22. It did import into P6 Version 17 so it should be good with all versions of P6.

You may download the primavera .com.au Version 22 Layout by clicking here>>> www.primavera.com.au_Layout_V22.

As with the earlier layouts the bars have been sorted out and minor changes have been made to the Page Setup so the header displays project information such as dates, project name and page numbers are seen on every page and the footer only contains information required on the first page such as the Gantt Chart legend and Revision Box.

There were new functions in P6 Version 21 but no new fields. This layout is similar to the Version 20 Layout but includes a bar to show resources on a bar and this layout was created by exporting from P6 Version 21. It did import into P6 Version 17 so it should be good with all versions of P6.

You may download the primavera .com.au Version 21 Layout by clicking here>>> www.primavera.com.au_Layout_V21.

As with the earlier layouts the bars have been sorted out and minor changes have been made to the Page Setup so the header displays project information such as dates, project name and page numbers are seen on every page and the footer only contains information required on the first page such as the Gantt Chart legend and Revision Box.

P6 Version 20 included a few new features and fields for these features are included in this layout. If you want to save a lot of time formatting your own P6 Layout then you may wish to download the primavera .com.au Version 20 Layout by clicking here>>> www.primavera.com.au_Layout_V20. 

The bars have been sorted out and minor changes have been made to the Page Setup so the header displays project information such as dates, project name and page numbers are seen on every page and the footer only contains information required on the first page such as the Gantt Chart legend and Revision Box.

Primavera P6 PPM Version 19 and earlier Layout.
This layout was created with Version 18 and will suit Version 19 and earlier. If you want to save a lot of time formatting your own P6 Layout then you may wish to download the primavera .com.au layout by clicking here>>> www.primavera.com.au_Layout. 

The bars have been sorted out and minor changes have been made to the Page Setup so the header displays project information such as dates, project name and page numbers are seen on every page and the footer only contains information required on the first page such as the Gantt Chart legend and Revision Box.

The Microsoft Project Ribbon does not group functions by scheduling function and the Quick Access Toolbar has very few commands which tend to make the software difficult to navigate around.
It is recommended that the Quick Access Toolbar is displayed below the Ribbon and the Ribbon is hidden by right clicking in the Toolbar area.

Down load the file and unzip by right clicking on the file and then import this with the the File, Options, Quick Access Toolbar tab.

If you do not like the settings you may further edit it in the File, Options, Quick Access Toolbar tab or reset the toolbar using the Reset button.

DOWNLOAD ZIP FILE

Click here to download a sample Microsoft Project 2021, 2019, 2016 and 2013 file in zip format

The Microsoft Project 2021,2019,2016 and 2013 Global.mpt sets the defaults for all new projects that are created using the File, New command. There are a number of issues with these options which are explained in the author’s books.

This Microsoft Project 2021,2019,2016 and 2013 template file has been set up to reflect how the author normally sets up projects and should be opened and saved as a Microsoft Project template *.mpt file.

The following attributes have been changed from the standard settings:
– File, Options, Schedule and Advanced have been edited in line with the Author’s recommendations in his book.
– A new View titled “Gantt Chart Inc Negative and Total Float”:
– Columns: Total Float added and Resources removed.
– Grid lines: Middle and Bottom Timescale Tiers, Project Start, Project Finish and Status Date displayed and Current Date removed.
– Bars: Total Float (Total Slack) and Negative Float added and all text removed from all bars.
– When any task is made Manually Scheduled it will be displayed as a turquoise coloured bar. This was achieved by moving the Critical bar to the top of the list in the Bars form and creating a bar to display Critical Manually Scheduled bar.
– Bar display in the Legend: Many bars have been hidden in the Legend (but not deleted) by placing an “*” at the front of the Bar description in the Bars form.
– Printing: some project information is drawn from the Advanced Properties form.

Also all project data has been removed from the Legend so the Legend may be hidden if not required, thus leaving all project data displayed if the Legend is hidden.
– A Custom Field has been added to the “Tracking Table” titled “Status Check” indicates when activities have been updated correctly.

NOTES ON HOW TO CREATE A MICROSOFT PROJECT TEMPLATE FROM THE EASTWOOD HARRIS TEMPLATE:

1. Create or select a directory to save your Microsoft Project templates in Windows Explorer.
2. Select File, Options to open the Project Options form.
3. Select the Save tab and set the directory that your Microsoft Project Templates will be saved in:
4. Download the Microsoft Project 2021,2019,2016 and 2013 template from www.eh.com.au – Software Downloads page.
5. Unzip it by double clicking on the zip file and dragging the file to your desktop.
6. Open the file with Microsoft Project.
7. Select File, Save As, Computer and Browse, then, select from the drop down box to save as type Microsoft Project template (*.mpt). Microsoft will default to the directory you have selected as a Template directory, so save the file in the Template Directory.
8. Select the defaults at the Save As Template form and click Save.
9. Close the Eastwood Harris template file and any other projects that may be open.
10. Select File, New, Personal Tab and you should see the Microsoft Project Template you have just created.

NOTES ON STATUS CHECK COLUMN:

1. You must set the “Status Date” in the “Project Information” form for this field to calculate correctly.
2. The Summary Task comments should be ignored.
3. You may down load the file by clicking on the heading above and unzip by right clicking on the file.
4. If you do not like the settings in your Global.mpt you may edit them using Developer, Organizer to copy settings from this file to your Global.mpt.
Click here to download a sample Microsoft Project 2021, 2019, 2016 and 2013 file in zip format that shows how this field in the Status Table operates >>>

Click here to download a sample Microsoft Project 2021, 2019, 2016 and 2013 Physical % Complete file in zip format that shows how this field in the Status Table operates >>>

The Microsoft Project 2021, 2019, 2016 and 2013 Global.mpt sets the defaults for all new projects that are created using the File, New command. There are a number of issues with these options which are explained in the author’s books.

If you wish to update a project in a similar way to using P6 with the Percent Complete Type set to Physical % Complete then you may wish to use this Template and updating process.

This Microsoft Project 2021, 2019, 2016 and 2013 Physical % Complete template file has been set up to reflect how the author normally sets up projects and should be opened and saved as a Microsoft Project template *.mpt file.

The following attributes have been changed from the standard settings:
– File, Options, Schedule and Advanced have been edited in line with the Author’s recommendations in his book.
– A new View titled “Gantt Chart Inc Negative and Total Float”:
– Columns: Total Float added and Resources removed.
– Grid lines: Middle and Bottom Timescale Tiers, Project Start, Project Finish and Status Date displayed and Current Date removed.
– Bars: % Complete is calculated as the Duration % Complete, the Actual Duration is displayed as a Green bar at the top, the Physical % Complete as a half hight Yellow bar, Total Float (Total Slack) and Negative Float added and all text removed from all bars.
– When any task is made Manually Scheduled it will be displayed as a turquoise coloured bar. This was achieved by moving the Critical bar to the top of the list in the Bars form and creating a bar to display Critical Manually Scheduled bar.
– Bar display in the Legend: Many bars have been hidden in the Legend (but not deleted) by placing an “*” at the front of the Bar description in the Bars form.
– Printing: Some project information is drawn from the Advanced Properties form.
Also all project data has been removed from the Legend so the Legend may be hidden if not required, thus leaving all project data displayed if the Legend is hidden.

NOTES ON STATUS CHECK COLUMN:

1. You must set the “Status Date” in the “Project Information” form for this field to calculate correctly.
2. The Summary Task comments should be ignored.
3. You may down load the file by clicking on the heading above and unzip by right clicking on the file.
4. If you do not like the settings in your Global.mpt you may edit them using Developer, Organizer to copy settings from this file to your Global.mpt.

NOTES ON HOW TO CREATE A MICROSOFT PROJECT PHYSICAL % COMPLETE TEMPLATE FROM THE EASTWOOD HARRIS FILE:

1. Create or select a directory to save your Microsoft Project templates in Windows Explorer.
2. Select File, Options to open the Project Options form.
3. Select the Save tab and set the directory that your Microsoft Project Templates will be saved in:
4. Download the Microsoft Project 2021,2019,2016 and 2013 Physical % Complete template from www.eh.com.au – Software Downloads page.
5. Unzip it by double clicking on the zip file and dragging the file to your desktop.
6. Open the file with Microsoft Project.
7. Select File, Save As, Computer and Browse, then, select from the drop down box to save as type Microsoft Project template (*.mpt). Microsoft will default to the directory you have selected as a Template directory, so save the file in the Template Directory.
8. Select the defaults at the Save As Template form and click Save.
9. Close the Eastwood Harris template file and any other projects that may be open.
10. Select File, New, Personal tab and you should see the Microsoft Project Template you have just created.

NOTES ON UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS CHECK COLUMN:

1. You must set the “Status Date” in the “Project Information” form for the “Status Check” Column to calculate correctly.
2. The Summary Task comments should be ignored.
3. You may down load the file by clicking on the heading above and unzip by right clicking on the file.
4. If you do not like the settings in your Global.mpt you may edit them using Developer, Organizer to copy settings from this file to your Global.mpt.
Click here to download a sample Microsoft Project 2021, 2019, 2016 and 2013 Physical % Complete file in zip format that shows how this field in the Status Table operates >>>

NOTES ON UPDATING A PROJECT USING THE PHYSICAL % COMPLETE COLUMN:

When updating tasks using the Physical % Complete users should update task as follows:
1.  Set and display a Baseline.
2.  Set the Status Date.
3.  Complete tasks should have the Actual Start and then the Actual Finish dates adjusted to when the task actually started and actually finished and should be before the Status Date. Then ste the Physical % Complete set to 10%
4.  In-progress tasks should have the:
  –  Actual Duration adjusted so it ends on the Status Date, this will be displayed as a Green bar,
  –  Remaining Duration adjusted so the tasks end on the anticipated finish date, this will be displayed as a Blue bar,
–  The % Complete will self adjust from the Actual Duration and Remaining Duration, this will be displayed as a Green bar and is the same as the Actual Duration, then
–  Enter the Physical % Complete, this will be displayed as a Green bar,
 5.  Un-started tasks should have their logic and durations revised.