Merlin Project: Split an Activity?
From time to time we receive in support following question: I have scheduled my activity and already recorded actual progress. Now however, I need to push the remaining work to a later date, or to assign it to another …
PageWhich 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 …
FAQWhat Is the Activity Alignment?
The alignment option schedules activities according to their parent group. Per default new activities respect the project’s direction, therefor inherit its alignment. That means, forward planned projects use activities …
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: 🇩🇪🇺🇸🇪🇸🇫🇷
BlogMerlin Project: Push Activity Starting Dates at Once
Flexible scheduling when using dependencies Pushing activities at once is easy if having used dependencies to link them. To shift the complete project: You can enter a new project Start date in 'Settings > …
BlogUnderstanding and Resolving Scheduling Conflict: Activity Starts After Entered Date
Understanding Scheduling Conflicts Just hover with the mouse over a red colored text. Merlin will show the current scheduling conflict in a tool tip. To see all scheduling conflicts, just call 'Window > Show …
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.
