Using an old project timeline

[andy84]

Hi there, i've been asked to use an old project timeline in a new project but the dates seem to screw up everytime i create a new start date. I've removed the project constraints but it still seems to screw up the timeline. Does anyone have any tip on how the the timeline could be moved forward with minimum fuss? cheers, andy

 

[lauriebizz]

Pending on what version - I have '07. Typically, I use the Update Project at Tools -> Tracking -> Update Project and reschedule incomplete tasks to today's date.

I do this with my 'template' plan when starting a new project.

HTH
Laurie

 

[andy84]

Thanks i've tried your suggestion and it's still causing the timeline to change. I'm quite new to project so perhaps its something very basic which I have overlooked. You mentioned that you saved your project as a template? Is this easy to do? The main issue that i'm having is moving forward dates with constraints attached, but if I remove the constraints the timeline changes once again.

Any further help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[andy84]

Might I also add that it's in 2003

 

[JulieInMaine]

Hi Andy,

I'm a bit confused here -- if you are using an old project you may have actual data (actual start, actual finish etc) which prevent the dates from changing.

You note the dates "screw up" when you try to create a new start date.

So, first step is to save the existing project as a template through File > Save As and select Template from the File Type drop down.

You should get a message asking what you want to remove from the file, select all data necessary including any actual data.

If you have removed the tasks constraints, you should now be able to set a new project start date through Project > Project Information.

Give that a try and let us know how you get along. Any further information about specifically what "screws" up -- what you expect and what happens will also help.