FAQ Project Plan 365

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How to export the WBS structure?
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To Export the WBS structure, first you have to go to the Network Diagram View then to File menu - Export and select in what format you want to export the WBS.
How are files saved in Real-Time Collaboration?

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The project will be saved automatically in Drive365 every time you make a change. The status of saving is shown in the top right corner.
Is it possible to add a task directly to calendar view?

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We are sorry, but at this point, you cannot add tasks directly in the Calendar View.
Can I prevent any files from being opened from 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.
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 / .
How can I manually resolve the overallocations?
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If you don’t want to level, you can try other ways to resolve overallocations.- Replace one resource with another who is available to work at that time.- Replace more skilled resources on critical tasks early in the project. A more skilled resource is likely to get the same job done in less time.- Change a task link so that some tasks start at the same time.- Spread the workload out by Increase the duration of tasks with overallocated resources.- Reduce workload by reducing the amount of work required for completing the task.- Change the working hours of resources to shorten the duration of tasks.- Reduce the duration of tasks, especially critical tasks that directly impact the project end date.- Check that resources are not working during non-working time. If a resource is working during non-working hours, Project will show them as overallocated.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Install Project Viewer 365 for Mac without Erix chatbot?
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To install Project Viewer 365 for Mac without Erix chatbot use the command: sudo launchctl setenv Hous_ErixEnabled No && sudo installer -pkg " ProjectViewer_365_Mac_v.pkg" -target /.
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