Re: Resource Unit field to 0%

From: rene (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/09/04 

Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 11:38:16 -0800

Hi Dale,
thanks, we use this method (generic) to forcast work on
future project. So task are very high level and work is
quite high also. Since we do not know how many "Units" we
will need, we use generic (0 %) to get a clear figure in
the Resource Usage View (Resource work).

>-----Original Message-----
>Rene --
>
>Here's your problem:
>
>Duration = Work/(Hours per Day x Units)
>
>Duration = 1/(8 x 0%)
>
>Duration = 1/0 = Infinity
>
>I would recommend that you not use the approach you are
taking to assign a
>minimal amount of work to a generic resource. Instead of
setting the Units
>at 0%, why don't you set the Duration at 1 day, leave the
Work at 0 hours,
>and then simply assign the resource at 1% Units? When
you do so, Microsoft
>Project will calculate a token amount of Work. Hope this
helps.
>
>--
>Dale A. Howard [MVP]
>Enterprise Project Trainer/Consultant
>http://www.msprojectexperts.com
>"We wrote the book on Project Server"
>
>
>"Rene" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
>news:1df401c4de0d$e6396a00$a501280a@phx.gbl...
>> Hi,
>> Something strange is happening when I assign a resource
>> with 0% Unit (i use it for my generic resource).
>> If I create a new task, Fixed Unit, Effort Driven, 1 day
>> dur, 1 hr work. And then I assign a local resource at 0%
>> Unit, the result is that MSP put the duration to 0 day
and
>> resource unit to 6000%.
>> This 6000% seams to be equal to 1hr=60mins or 60 Units.
>> If the Work was initially set to 24 hrs, then the Units
>> would be 144000%, meaning 24hrs=144000mins.
>>
>> Does anyone can tell me is this behaviour is normal?
>>
>> I tried to see if there is any information on the effect
>> of putting the Assignment Resource Unit to 0%. Any help?
>>
>> Thanks.
>
>
>.
>

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