Erix Project Assistant GPT
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What is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is a language model developed by OpenAI. It uses deep learning techniques to generate human-like responses to text-based prompts. It can engage in conversational interactions, answer questions, and provide information on a wide range of topics.
What is Erix Project Assistant GPT?
Erix Project Assistant GPT is a solution that streamlines project planning by generating .MPP files directly from conversations, that can either be opened directly in Project Plan 365 Online Viewer or downloaded as a .MPP file.
What are the benefits of using Erix Project Assistant GPT?
- Efficiency: Speeds up project planning by generating .MPP files directly from conversations, saving time and reducing errors.
- Improved Clarity: Enhances project clarity by transforming discussions into structured project plans, ensuring everyone is on the same page regarding project objectives and tasks.
- Dynamic Adaptability: Enables projects to adapt quickly to changes by instantly updating project plans based on evolving discussions, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to shifting priorities.
- Seamless Integration: Smoothly integrates with Microsoft Project and Project Plan 365, enabling easy data transfer and combining the GPT's conversational abilities with advanced project management features.
Is Erix Project Assistant GPT an application?
Erix Project Assistant GPT is a custom version of Chat GPT that can be accessed from the Open AI GPT Store.
What domain does Erix Project Assistant GPT use?
Erix Project Assistant GPT utilizes the erix.ai domain to host web services that it interacts with to create .MPP files.
Where can I find the Erix Project Assistant GPT?
The Erix Project Assistant GPT can be found by going to the Open AI GPT Store: https://chat.openai.com/gpts and search for “Erix Project Assistant GPT” in the search box. Open the “Erix Project Assistant GPT” and click on the Start Chat button to start a conversation.
How to install the Erix Project Assistant GPT on my Chat GPT account?
To install the Erix Project Assistant GPT on your Chat GPT account, first of all, you need to have a Chat GPT Plus subscription, open the Erix Project Assistant GPT from GPT Store by clicking on “Start Chat” button – click on the Erix Project Assistant GPT name in the top left corner of the chat and from the options menu click on the Keep in sidebar button.
How can I remove the Erix Project Assistant GPT from my Chat GPT account?
To remove the Erix Project Assistant GPT from your Chat GPT account, click on the Erix Project Assistant GPT name in the top left corner of the chat and from the options menu click on the Hide from sidebar button.
Create Project
How to create a project plan using Erix Project Assistant GPT?
To create a project plan using Erix Project Assistant GPT, follow the steps below:
- Open Erix Project Assistant GPT chat from the Chat GPT Store;
- Ask the GPT to create a project on the desired subject, for example: “Create a kitchen renovation project.” or use one of the conversation starters;
- Erix Project Assistant GPT will ask you for more details about the project like: project main goal, Project Name and Start Date;
- Give all the requested answers;
- When the GPT has all the necessary information, it will generate a project in a table format;
- If you are satisfied with the work breakdown structure, just agree with it with a simple command like: Looks good;
- Click on Confirm button to grant permission to generate a project plan;
- The GPT will generate a project plan file that can either be opened in our Online Viewer or Downloaded as a .MPP file.
Note: You can ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to make changes in the project like: add/remove columns, set project start/finish dates, assign resources etc., or you can apply the changes in the Project Plan 365 Application and save the project to any storage location.
How to open a project created by Erix Project Assistant GPT in Project Plan 365?
To open a project plan using Erix Project Assistant GPT, follow the steps below:
- Open Erix Project Assistant GPT chat from the Chat GPT Store;
- Ask the GPT to create a project on the desired subject, for example: “Create a kitchen renovation project.” or use one of the conversation starters;
- Erix Project Assistant GPT will ask you for more details about the project like: project main goal, Project Name and Start Date;
- Give all the requested answers;
- When the GPT has all the necessary information, it will generate a project in a table format;
- If you are satisfied with the work breakdown structure, just agree with it with a simple command like: Looks good;
- Click on Confirm button to grant permission to generate a project plan;
- The GPT will generate a project plan file and two options;
- Click on the View option and the project will be opened in our Online Viewer
Note: You can ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to make changes in the project like: add/remove columns, set project start/finish dates, assign resources etc., or you can apply the changes in the Project Plan 365 Application and save the project to any storage location.
How to download a project created with Erix Project Assistant GPT in MPP format?
To open a project plan using Erix Project Assistant GPT, follow the steps below:
- Open Erix Project Assistant GPT chat from the Chat GPT Store;
- Ask the GPT to create a project on the desired subject, for example: “Create a kitchen renovation project.” or use one of the conversation starters;
- Erix Project Assistant GPT will ask you for more details about the project like: project main goal, Project Name and Start Date;
- Give all the requested answers;
- When the GPT has all the necessary information, it will generate a project in a table format;
- If you are satisfied with the work breakdown structure, just agree with it with a simple command like: Looks good;
- Click on Confirm button to grant permission to generate a project plan;
- The GPT will generate a project plan file and two options;
- Click on the Download option and the project will be downloaded to your local device.
Note: You can ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to make changes in the project like: add/remove columns, set project start/finish dates, assign resources etc., or you can apply the changes in the Project Plan 365 Application and save the project to any storage location.
Can I save the project created by Erix Project Assistant GPT?
You can save the project created by Erix Project Assistant GPT first by Downloading it to local device, then add all the desired modifications and go to menu File – Save.
Step by Step
Step by step on how to create a project using Erix Project Assistant GPT:
1. Go to the Chat GPT Store and search for Erix Project Assistant GPT.
2. Click on the Start Chat button and you will be redirected o the Erix Project Assistant GPT chat.
3. Ask the GPT to create a project on the desired subject, for example: “Create a kitchen renovation project.”.
4. Erix Project Assistant GPT will ask you for more details about the project like: project main goal, Project Name and Start Date.
5. Give all the requested answers.
6. When the GPT has all the necessary information, it will generate a project in a table format.
Note: At this point, you can ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to make changes in the project like: add/remove columns, set project start/finish dates, assign resources, or you can apply the changes in the Local Application and save the project to any storage location.
7. If you are satisfied with the work breakdown structure, just agree with it with a simple command like: Looks good.
8. Click on Confirm button to grant permission to generate a project plan.
9. The GPT will generate a project plan file that can either be opened in our Online Viewer or Downloaded as a .MPP file.
Note: You can ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to make changes in the project after it has generated it as well. It will regenerate the project and provide new links to View or Download the project.
Step by step on how to open a project plan using Erix Project Assistant GPT:
1. After Erix Project Assistant GPT generates a project, it offers two options.
2. Click on the View in Project Online option for the project to be opened in our Online Viewer.
Note: You can ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to make changes in the project after it has generated it as well. It will regenerate the project and provide new links to View or Download the project.
Step by step on how to download a project plan created by Erix Project Assistant GPT in MPP format:
1. After Erix Project Assistant GPT generates a project, it offers two options.
2. Click on the Download in Project File option for the project to be downloaded to your local device.
3. The open the .MPP file in Project Plan 365.
Note: You can ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to make changes in the project after it has generated it as well. It will regenerate the project and provide new links to View or Download the project.
Step by step on how to add changes in the Erix Project Assistant GPT chat:
1. After Erix Project Assistant GPT generates a project in table format and you want to make changes, simply type in the desired command, for example: “Insert the Status column.” or “Change the duration of task ID 2 to 4 days”.
2. The GPT will regenerate the project structure with the desired changes.
3. You can ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to make changes in the project after it has generated it as well. It will regenerate the project and provide new links to View or Download the project.
Does Erix Project Assistant GPT support formatting the generated project?
Erix Project Assistant GPT does support formatting the generated project. To format a project management plan in table format, provide the GPT with the necessary project details, such as task names, start dates, end dates, assigned resources etc.
How can I ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to change the name of a task?
You can ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to change a task name, by simply providing the task number or row reference along with the new task name to Erix Project Assistant GPT, and ask it to update the corresponding cell in the table accordingly (for example: Change Task Name of Task ID 5 to [New Name]).
How can I ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to insert columns in a project generated by it?
You can ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to insert a column by specifying the column name and its position within the table. For example, you could say, "Insert a column named “Status” at position 3 in the table".
Note: The insert column request should be done before confirming the project generating. After the GPT has already generated the project and provided the links to view or download the project, the changes should be made in the local application.
How can I ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to remove columns from a project?
You can ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to remove a column by specifying the column name or its position within the table. For example, you could say, "Remove the column named “Status”".
Note: The remove column request should be done before confirming the project generating. After the GPT has already generated the project and provided the links to view or download the project, the changes should be made in the local application.
How can I ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to set a task as a milestone?
You can ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to set a task as a milestone by specifying the task number or row reference for the milestone you want to set, and ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to update the duration to 0 days. For example, type in “Set Task ID 3 as a milestone”.
How can I ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to insert a task in a project?
You can ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to insert a task in a project by providing it the details of the new tasks, such as task names, durations, start dates, resources, etc., and instruct Erix Project Assistant GPT to insert them in the appropriate position within the table. For example, you can say: “Insert a task with name [Name] below Task ID 5”.
How can I ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to change the duration of a task?
You can ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to change the duration of a task, by simply providing the task number or row reference along with the new duration to Erix Project Assistant GPT, and ask it to update the corresponding cell in the table accordingly (for example: Change Duration of Task ID 5 to 10 days).
How can I ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to set a specific Start/Finish Date for a project?
You can ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to set a specific Start/Finish Date for a project, by first inserting the Start Date Column then specifying a project start date, for example: “Add Start Date column (project start date 1 January 2024).” in the chat box and press Enter.
How can I ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to change the Start Date of a task?
You can ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to change the start date of a task by providing the task number along with the desired start date, and instruct Erix Project Assistant GPT to update the corresponding cell or column with the new start date information. For example, you can say: “Change Start Date of Task ID 5 to 3 January 2024”.
How can I ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to assign resources to a project?
You can ask Erix Project Assistant GPT to assign resources to a project, by first inserting the Resource Names column and instruct Erix Project Assistant GPT to assign resources to the desired tasks. For example, type in: “Add Resource Names column and assign resources to all tasks”.
