Editing project custom fields for multiple projects

[GabrielG]

Is there a way or has anyone developed a solution that allows a user to edit
project custom fields for multiple projects within a single view. Our program
managers would like the ability to quickly edit project custom field data for
more than one project at a time using a view similar to Excel or a data grid
web part. I will also post this question in the developer group in case it is
more relevant there.

Thanks,
Gabriel

 

[Dale Howard [MVP]]

GabrielG --

There is no default way to set this in Project Server 2007, so posting your
question in the Developer newsgroup is a wise action. Hope this helps.

 

[Gary L. Chefetz]

Gabirel:

Actually, this is semi-possible, and I say that because you can edit
project-level fields in a single view inside of Project, however not through
any of the PWA pages. Of course, you could develop a custom webpart for this
purpose. Here's how to it:

Make sure that the Project client is closed
In the Project Center select the header row for projects that you want to
edit using any standard multi-select technique
Click the Edit button on the toolbar
The system opens the projects in a temporary Master Project
Insert the custom fields you want to edit in the view, or apply a view which
already contains these fields
Make your edits to the multiple projects
Save changes to all files and check them in as you require

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