1. Creating the “GANTT Chart” in the Scheduling Tool Complete Activity List Switch to GANTT view Create Links within “Parent” groups “Roll up” parents Create links between Parents “Roll” up Work Packages Create links between “Work Packages”
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4. Viewing the network Most scheduling applications will have a “PERT” or “Network” view Switch to this: Move the “nodes” into an “aesthetically” pleasing network “reality check” the completeness of you dependencies
5. WORKED EXAMPLE: Table Construction Project Create a sequence for the Table Construction Project using “Table Construction – Activities Included.mpp” Additional Info: Paint takes 1 day to cure Average delivery time for attachment hardware is 10 days
6. The “reality check” Once the links are entered, they should form a complete network Everything ties in to “something” As much as possible, all the “loose ends” tie back together at the end
![Creating Links Use the “Link” tool Usually creates “default” dependency (Finish-to-Start FS) Enter into Activity List Insert “Pedecessor” Column Type in predecessor and type of dependency Use “Task Info” box ,[object Object]](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)