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Weekly Tip: Project 2007
Resolving Resource Conflicts

When a resource is scheduled over its predetermined availability, it is said to be overallocated. You can resolve this issue by delaying or splitting its tasks until it can handle the load. This process is known as leveling.

1.) Save the file to protect your information in case you decide the process of leveling does not give you satisfactory results.
2.) From the Tools menu, click the Level Resources command.
3.) In the Resource Leveling dialog box,  under the Leveling Calculations section, click the Manual radio button.
4.) Under the Leveling Range group, click the Level Entire Project radio button to level the entire project plan - OR - click the Level radio button to level a portion of the project within a date range.
5.) Under Resolving Overallocations heading, select the appropriate options.
6.) Click the Level Now button.

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Weekly Tip: Project 2007
Creating a Resource Calendar

1.) Click the Tools Menu, click the Change Working Times command.
2.) In the Change Working Time dialog box, click on the Exceptions or Work Weeks tab.
3.) On the appropriate tab, make the necessary changes to the resource calendar, and then click the OK button.

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Assigning a Base Calendar to a Resource

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1.) In the Resource Sheet view, click the Base Calendar field for the desired resource.
2.) Select the appropriate calendar from the list box.

This Tip of the Week was brought to you by the learning professionals at ExecuTrain Houston. To learn more, sign up for one of our Microsoft Office Project 2007 public classes or ask about our Private Consults or Client-Site learning events.

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