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What is Resource Overallocation?
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A resource is overallocated when it is assigned too much work to complete within the resource's available time. You can resolve resource overallocation by adjusting either tasks or resources in your project. For detailed information about Resource Overallocation, see the Resource Overallocation Online Help Article.

How to level the tasks of certain resources?
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To level tasks for certain resources, go to “Team” menu and click the “Level Resource” button. In the “Level Resources” dialog, select the resources for which you want to level tasks and click the “OK” button. A summary of how Project Plan 365 fixed the overallocation will be displayed. Click the “OK” button for the changes to be applied. For detailed information about Resource Leveling, see the Resource Leveling Online Help Article.

How to level only the selected tasks?
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To level only the selected tasks, go to “Team” menu and click the “Level All” button. In the “Resource Leveling” dialog, the “Selected tasks” option and click the “OK” button. A summary of how Project Plan 365 fixed the overallocation will be displayed. Click the “OK” button for the changes to be applied. For detailed information about Resource Leveling, see the Resource Leveling Online Help Article.

How to level the entire project?
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To level the entire project, go to “Team” menu and click the “Level All” button. In the “Resource Leveling” dialog, the “Entire Project” option and click the “OK” button. A summary of how Project Plan 365 fixed the overallocation will be displayed. Click the “OK” button for the changes to be applied. For detailed information about Resource Leveling, see the Resource Leveling Online Help Article.

When to use resource leveling?
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Use resource leveling technique to resolve resource overallocation in tasks. Project Plan 365 evaluates resource allocations and adjusts your plans so that your resources are not overallocated. For detailed information about Resource Leveling, see the Resource Leveling Online Help Article.

What is resource leveling?
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Resource leveling is a technique in which start and finish dates are adjusted based on resource limitation with the goal of balancing demand for resources with the available supply. For detailed information about Resource Leveling, see the Resource Leveling Online Help Article.

Can Project Plan 365 solve automatically the resource overallocation?
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Yes. Project Plan 365 can automatically resolve resource overallocations using Resource Leveling. For detailed information about automatic leveling, see the Resource Leveling Online Help Article.

How to level manually the resources?
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If you want to resolve resource overallocations manually, you can adjust task scheduling, resource assignments, working time, or assignment units. For detailed information about diagnosing and manually resolving overallocations, see the Resource Overallocation Online Help Article.

What does the “Set Task Mode” functionality do?
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The “Set Task Mode” functionality gives you the option of deciding how much control you want over task scheduling in a project. The Task Mode field indicates whether a task is scheduled manually or automatically scheduled. The default scheduling mode for new tasks is configurable in File > Options > Schedule.

What is Task Mode field?
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The Task Mode field indicates whether a task is scheduled manually or automatically, which gives you the option of deciding how much control you want over task scheduling in a project.
 

How do I access AI Status Report?
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To access the AI Status Report open the desired project and go to menu Report - AI Status Report.
What is AI Status Report?
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AI Status Report is an AI-powered feature that turns your project data into a clear, easy-to-read status update, generated by the AI-powered Erix Agent. It helps you quickly understand progress, delays, completed work, active work, and next actions without checking everything manually.
How do I access Erix.AI Create Project?
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You can access Erix.AI Create Project from multiple locations within Project Plan 365, including:

  • Right after creating an account and starting a trial you will get the option to create a new project using Erix.AI.
  • By going to menu File – New – click on Create project with Erix.AI.
  • Directly from the Erix conversation by clicking on Chat with Erix button from the Quick Access Toolbar then asking Erix.AI to create a project.
  • Directly from the Create Project with Erix.AI Landing Page: https://projectplan365.com/create-project-with-erix-ai
On what platforms is Erix.AI Create Project available?
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Erix.AI Create Project is currently available on Windows and Mac platforms.

If I skip the create with Erix.AI step, can I access it again?
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The Create with Erix.AI step is skipped after first starting a trial, it can be accessed from the File – New – Create with Erix button or from the Chat with Erix box.

Can I ask Erix.AI to make changes in the project after I have already saved it?
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At this moment, you cannot ask Erix.AI to make changes to the project that has already been saved. Adjustments to the project can be made only in the Erix.AI generation flow.

How many times can Erix.AI regenerate the project?
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You can create as many projects with Erix.AI as you need.

On what platforms is Erix AI available?
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Eix AI is currently available on our Windows, Mac and Web platform.

To access the Web Platform please go to the following link: https://online.projectplan365.com/projectviewernow/tViews.aspx

Note: The Create your first project with Erix.AI functionality is available on Windows and Mac platforms.

Can Erix AI create a project?
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You can create a project from scratch with Erix.AI. Simply ask Erix.AI to “Create plan” and it will provide 2 options. Click on the “Create Project with Erix.AI” button and the generation flow will begin. For more information, please check the Erix AI Create Project Online Help Article.

Can I ask Erix AI questions about project management?
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You can ask Erix AI any question about project management by clicking on the Chat with Erix button from the Quick Access Toolbar. Either click on a conversation starter from the center section or type in a question about project management (e.g., What is a milestone?)

NoteClick here to view what questions are supported by Erix AI.

Can I ask Erix AI questions about email generating queries?
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You can ask Erix AI questions about email generating queries, first open the desired project. Click on the Chat with Erix button from the Quick Access Toolbar.  Either click on a conversation starter from the center section or type in a question about email generating queries (e.g., Generate an email about project status.)

NoteClick here to view what questions are supported by Erix AI.

Can I ask Erix AI questions about cash flow and budget?
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You can ask Erix AI questions about cash flow and budget, first open the desired project. Click on the Chat with Erix button from the Quick Access Toolbar. Either click on a conversation starter from the center section or type in a question about cash flow and budget (e.g., What is the total cost for tasks scheduled this week?)

NoteClick here to view what questions are supported by Erix AI.

Can I ask Erix AI questions about resource usage?
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You can ask Erix AI questions about resource usage, first open the desired project. Click on the Chat with Erix button from the Quick Access Toolbar. Either click on a conversation starter from the center section or type in a question about resource usage (e.g., What tasks is [resource_name] working on?)

Note: Erix AI can show only 5 resources/tasks per answer, to see the full list of resources, ask Erix AI to show them by typing in “Show next tasks” and press Enter.
NoteClick here to view what questions are supported by Erix AI.

Can I ask Erix AI questions about resource status?
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You can ask Erix AI questions about resource status, first open the desired project. Click on the Chat with Erix button from the Quick Access Toolbar. Either click on a conversation starter from the center section or type in a question about resource status (e.g., What resources are overallocated?

Note: Erix AI can show only 5 resources per answer, to see the full list of resources, ask Erix AI to show them by typing in “Show next tasks” and press Enter.
NoteClick here to view what questions are supported by Erix AI.

Can I ask Erix AI questions about task status?
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You can ask Erix AI questions about task status, first open the desired project. Click on the Chat with Erix button from the Quick Access Toolbar. Either click on a conversation starter from the center section or type in a question about task status (e.g., What tasks are late?)
Note: Erix AI can show only 5 tasks per answer, to see the full list of tasks, ask Erix AI to show them by typing in “Show next tasks” and press Enter.
NoteClick here to view what questions are supported by Erix AI.

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