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Can I prevent any data from being saved to cloud using Project Plan 365 for Mac?
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For Mac platform we provide custom .pkg installer to install the app without cloud options. After the install, there will not be any options to save files to clouds. Please read the Silent Install/Uninstall for Mac article for more information.

How to install Project Plan 365 for Mac with product key?
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To install Project Plan 365 for Mac with product key, use the following command sudo launchctl setenv Hous_ProductKey "YourKey" && sudo installer -pkg "ProjectPlan_365_Mac_v.pkg" -target /.
How to install Project Plan 365 for Mac with selected clouds?
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To install Project Plan 365 for Mac with the selected clouds, list them comma separated (no spaces) in Hous_Clouds parameter.Use the command sudo launchctl setenv Hous_Clouds "GoogleDrive,Drive365,Box" && sudo installer -pkg "ProjectPlan_365_Mac_v.pkg" -target / (this command will install the Project Plan 365 for Mac with Google Drive, Drive 365 and Box).
How to Install Project Plan 365 for Mac without Erix chatbot?
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To install Project Plan 365 for Mac without Erix chatbot use the command: sudo launchctl setenv Hous_ErixEnabled No && sudo installer -pkg " ProjectPlan_365_Mac_v.pkg" -target /.
How do I silent install the Project Plan 365 for Mac?
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sudo installer -pkg "ProjectPlan_365_Mac_v.pkg" -target / For a Silent Installation of Project Plan 365 for Mac follow these steps: 

  1. Locate the installable file (ProjectPlan_365_Mac_v.pkg). 
  2. Open the Terminal window. 
  3. Locate the directory where you saved the installable file. 
  4. Use the command sudo installer -pkg "ProjectPlan_365_Mac_v.pkg" -target / .
Does Project Plan 365 resolve the overallocation for resources assigned to summary tasks?
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Project Plan 365 cannot resolve the overallocation for resources assigned to summary tasks.
Does Project Plan 365 resolve the overallocation of a resource assigned 200% to a task?
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No. Project Plan 365 does not change neither the duration nor work of the tasks as part of the resource leveling method.
Does Project Plan 365 consider the deadline when performing resource leveling?
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Project Plan 365 does not take care of deadlines when performing resource leveling
Can I level the tasks with %Complete grater than 0%?
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Project Plan 365 can fix overallocation only on tasks with % Complete set to 0%.
When to use the “Clear Leveling” option?
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Use the “Clear Leveling” option to undo the effects of the previous leveling.
How to clear resource leveling?
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To clear the leveling go to “Team” tab and click the “Clear Leveling” button. You can either clear the leveling for the entire project or just for the selected tasks.
How to level a task from the contextual menu?
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Select the task that you want to level, right click on it, and from the contextual menu chose the “Level Task” option. A summary of how Project Plan 365 fixed the overallocation will be displayed. Click the “OK” button for the changes to be applied.
How to insert the Leveling Delay column?
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To insert the Leveling Delay column, right click on the column before which you want to insert it, and from the contextual menu choose the “Insert column…” option. Select “Leveling Delay” for the “Filed name” and click the “OK” button.
When should I use the Leveling Delay field?
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Add the Leveling Delay field to a task view if you want to examine the delays to tasks caused by resource leveling.
How do I silently install Project Viewer for Mac?
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To silently install Project Viewer for Mac, follow the steps:

  1. Locate the installable file (ProjectViewer_365_Mac_v.pkg). 
  2. Open the Terminal window. 
  3. Locate the directory where you saved the installable file.
  4. Use the command sudo installer -pkg "ProjectViewer_365_Mac_v.pkg" -target / .
What questions can Erix answer?
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Erix answers to questions regarding project planning, app functionalities or purchasing the app that usually start with “What is…”, “How do I…” or “Show me…”.We recommend using the same format for a better experience and for an easier learning process for Erix.

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We are sorry but at this point you cannot costumize formulas.

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To move multiple tasks through you project plan you can select all the tasks you want to move, right-click on any selected ID number, click "Cut" then select the row over which you want to place the tasks , righ-click on the ID number and click "Paste".

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To export a view to PDF just switch to the view you want to export and go to File menu - Export - Export to PDF.

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In order to see the %Work Complete for a specific month, first go to Format menu - Insert, select the %Work Complete column an click OK. Then go to Project menu - Autofilter. Click on the autofilter arrow next to the column heading of the Start column and check only the month you want. The autofilter arrow and the column name will turn in blue.
Can I link other project?
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We are sorry but, at this point, you can not link two different projects, but you can create a Master project that contains all the subprojects you need. To do so you have to go to Project menu - Subprojects and select a project from Drive 365 or your Device.
How I can manage a dependency?
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You can manage the Task Dependency between two tasks in 2 ways:
1. From the Task Information Dialog, select a task, from the Task Menu click on Task Information, go to Predecessors tab, add a predecessor, select the Dependency Type and the Lag time if needed.2. In Gantt Chart double-click on the linking arrow between two tasks and from the Task Dependency dialog, select a Dependency Type and Lag time if needed.
What is the Critical Path Method?
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The Critical Path methodology identifies the paths of tasks most likely to impact the project completion date. This technique is used to help project managers to determine the shortest possible project duration and the level of flexibility that exists in the project. The critical path method calculates the early dates (Early Start and Early Finish), late dates (Late Start and Late Finish) and total slack.

Can you show me a Gantt Chart demo?
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You can read more about the Gantt Chart View in our Gantt Chart Online Article or in our All About Gantt Chart page, which also includes a video.

How do I see dependencies?
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In order to see the task dependencies you need to insert the Predeccessors Column by going to the Format menu - Insert Column, select the Predeccessors field from the "Field Name" box and then click OK in order for the changes to take effect.
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