Prompt for Project Information

Just a quick tip from me today.  The first thing a Microsoft Project user should do when starting a new project is set up some high level information.  This typically involves setting the project start date, the project calendar and any other project Meta data that needs to be captured.  This quick tip will prompt Read more about Prompt for Project Information[…]

Using the leveling tool in Microsoft Project

Have you ever considered using the leveling tool in Microsoft Project? It can be a little confusing at times however, if you know what you’re doing it can be extremely useful! Check out this short video on how to level resources correctly: Thanks for watching! Please feel free to leave comments below or check out our Read more about Using the leveling tool in Microsoft Project[…]

How to update the Status Manager of an Enterprise Project when using Project Server 2013/Project Online/PPM

To change the Status Manager in your Enterprise Project Schedule you must first change the Project Owner in Project Web Access (PWA). In order to change the Owner of an enterprise project, the Project Owner or someone with edit access to the project schedule will need to log into Project Web Access (PWA) and update the Owner Read more about How to update the Status Manager of an Enterprise Project when using Project Server 2013/Project Online/PPM[…]

How to Force Check-in your Schedules in PWAProject Server/Project Online/PPM

Are you having a difficult time trying to Check-in your schedule in PWA? The following steps will make it easy the next time you want to Force Check-in your schedules in PWA. Please make sure your work is properly saved before you go ahead with this exercise. From the  Home Page of PWA click on Read more about How to Force Check-in your Schedules in PWAProject Server/Project Online/PPM[…]

Highlighting Changes in Microsoft Project 2013

One of the common complaints I hear with Project Pro 2013 is that once you make a change in the schedule the resulting effects are hard to see. Let’s start with why this is important and then look at how you can customize the highlighting to your liking. Microsoft Project is a scheduling tool and Read more about Highlighting Changes in Microsoft Project 2013[…]

What does the Publish field in Microsoft Project do?

If you are a Microsoft Project user you may have come across the ‘Publish’ Column.  If you were curious you may have even looked at the tool tip on the ‘Publish’ column. The tool tip: “Indicates whether the current task should be published to Microsoft Project Web App (PWA) with the rest of the project” Read more about What does the Publish field in Microsoft Project do?[…]

Clean Recent Projects out of Microsoft Project 2013

Got a long list of old or unneeded projects cluttering up your ‘Recent’ list in the Microsoft Project 2013 BackStage? You can clean up that list in just a few seconds. Here’s how… 1a. If you are already working on a project schedule in Microsoft Project 2013, click the green ‘File‘ tab in the upper left Read more about Clean Recent Projects out of Microsoft Project 2013[…]

PPM Solutions Provider, EPMA, Named Top 100 Most Promising Microsoft Solution Providers

EPMA was named one of the “100 Most Promising Microsoft Solution Providers” in the July 2014 issue of CIO Review Magazine and web issue. CIO Review is a flagship publication delivering breaking news to CIOs, technology entrepreneurs and innovators around the world. Its annual list showcases the 100 Most Promising Microsoft Solution Providers that offer Microsoft technology-based products, Read more about PPM Solutions Provider, EPMA, Named Top 100 Most Promising Microsoft Solution Providers[…]