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ENTER RESOURCES AGAINST ACTIVITIES We can use any of the input options (Barchart, Logic Drawing, Spreadsheet) to enter resources. The procedures for each are the same. For now we will use the Barchart. From the Main menu Click on the Barchart icon The barchart will be displayed:
Double-click on a bar to edit it. An edit Window will be displayed.
Click on Resources. A window to enter Resources will be displayed.
Click the Scroll bar associated with Description and a list of Resources in the database will be listed. From the list Click the Resource this activity requires. Enter the Quantity of this Resource required by this activity. The Quantity may be a Total requirement or it may be the Quantity required each day the activity is working. It must also be in the same units (man days, man hours etc) as that set for Availabilities. You would normally specify a Total quantity when the resource Requirement is not affected by the duration (e.g. materials). You would normally enter a daily quantity where more or less resources are required depending on the duration (e.g. man time). Click the Scroll bar associated with Type. Three types (C(onstant), S(pecific) and G(eneral)) will be listed. Select 'C' if the Quantity is a daily Quantity. i.e. constantly required. Select 'G' if the Quantity is a Total Quantity. In this case of 'G' enter 1 in the 'For' column. The Quantity will be spread across the duration. Select 'S' if the resource is required for only part of the duration. In this case enter a Start Offset (0(Zero) is first day, 1 is second day etc) and enter the number of days it is required for in the 'For' column. i.e. the resource is required from day 'x' for 'y' days. Up to 16 resources may be entered against each activity. Click Ok. Click Ok in the Edit window. Continue to add resources to activities. |
