Which Is Correct: Task or Activity?
There are several phases in a project. For example preparation, implementation and completion. Each phase contains different work packages. Depending on the size of the project and the individual style of the project …
TemplateSimple Activity Plan
The simple activity plan with milestones contains examples of links between individual activities. By linking activities, you can create dependencies and determine a logical sequence. Languages: 🇩🇪🇺🇸🇪🇸🇫🇷
PageWhat Is a Dummy Activity?
This is a technique project managers sometime utilise to prepare a propject plan before they have all needed information. In order not to be blocked by others a pragmatic project manager adds a dummy activity or dummy …
PageWhat Is the Duration of an Activity?
A distinction is drawn in project management and consequently also in Merlin Project between two planning methods: resource-based planning and time-based planning. For the former, the fields "Work..." are …
PageWhat Is the Work on an Activity?
There are two basic planning methods in project management: resource-based planning and time-based planning. Merlin Project supports both planning methods. The fields"... work..." are responsible for the former. In the …
PageWhy Is a Questionmark Sometimes Being Put Behind the Duration of an Activity?
In the first planning phase of a project, the activity values for work or duration can still vary. The project manager can make this clear by placing a question mark behind the value.
FAQRelease Notes
Read about all details regarding new features, changes and fixed issues for each product's versions in the release notes. Here is a list of the most important, new features in each Merlin Project version: Merlin Project …
FAQWhy Do You Sometimes Need My Project File?
Whenever you contact us with a question or a problem, we want to help you as quickly and specifically as possible. In some cases, we will therefore ask you for a copy of your project file. We are fully aware that such …
FAQWhich Project Templates Are Available for Merlin Project Express?
Some project templates are already integrated in Merlin Project Express: Big birthday Online advertising campaign Road trip Simple activity plan Start of self employment Wedding You will find the project templates in …
FAQWhat Is the Status Information Telling Me?
In some predefined 'Work breakdown' and 'Report' views and in the 'Plan' inspector, Merlin shows Status information. The status is presented in form of traffic light-colored shapes which are abstract but easily …
