Entering Non Linear Tasks

[DennisJarz]

Is there any way to enter a non linear task in MSP? In other words, if I have a task that lasts 8 weeks and 15% of the work is going to be done during each of the first 2 weeks, 5% per week for the next 4 weeks and the remainder divided amongst the last two weeks.

If this was entered normally, it would show being behind schedule weeks 3-6 when in reality it isn't.

Any suggestions?

 

[PDQBach]

1. Create the task
2. Set the task type to Fixed Duration
3. View | Task Usage and set the Work fields on a daily or weekly basis.

I'm curious: what's the task?

 

[DennisJarz]

Thanks, works great. The task could be almost anything. For instance a cement company is pouring floors but due to other commitments the cement company could only allocate 1 truck for theeach of the first 6 weeks, the last 2 weeks they have unlimited trucks available etc..

 

[PDQBach]

For your example (which is why I asked) the correct project schedule would have each floor pouring as a separate task since each is a separate deliverable.

So, once again, what's the task?