Insert a delay (task) in the middle of a task

[mdiaz1328]

I have a project file that tracks software developer’s projects.

Each software developer has his\her projects indented under his\her name. Each of his projects are sequentially ordered for the most part and each has the previous task as a predessor. Now let's say that for some reason I need to take a developer off of a project for a day or two to handle a hot issue, but I want that day or two to affect all of the timelines for each of his remaining projects.

I prefer not to have to duplicate (split) the current task (with days completed and days left) and then insert the hot task in between.

Is there a easy way to insert a task in the middle of an existing task and have it move all of the remaining dates out accordingly?

 

[JulieInMaine]

You can use the Update Project command with "Reschedule uncompleted work" command to accomplish what you need. Make sure you've accurately record all actual progress on tasks. Insert the new task in the list where needed and ensure its progress is complete. Then use Update Project, Reschedule uncompleted work to start after......". This will split any in-progress tasks and reschedule the remaining work to the new date.