project start date change to update all entries

[quantum]

Problem with Microsoft Project 2003 is that, like its predecessors, the
programme start date cannot be altered to update all tasks by one single
entry unless all tasks are artificially linked.

Often a gantt chart will be written as a draft, or initial, arrangement with
the actual start being changed and occuring somewhat later. Using baseline
only leads to confusion once the project starts and reporting progress ensues.

Any chance of a solution?

 

[Steve House [MVP]]

At least as far back as Project 98, it has not been true that you can't
adjust the dates in the way you say you want to, quantum. Depending on the
version it was either done via a standard supplied macro called Adjust_Dates
or in the current and last couple of releases via an Adjust Dates tool on
the Analysis toolbar. Select Adjust Date and enter the new start date when
at the prompt. When you click ok, all task dates and constraints are
shifted forward or backward accordingly regardless of whether there are
links there or not.

 

[Brian Shipp]

Steve,

I am looking for this same thing, however I do not see an Analysis toolbar.
There is also no macro that I can see. I am using Project 2002 Standard.
Any reason why I am unable to see this?

Thanks

 

[Brian Shipp]

Actually, I have a different issue. I was able to get the Analysis toolbar
by renaming my global.mpt file. However, when I use the Adjust Dates
function, none of the tasks are updated. Any ideas why?

 

[Steve House [MVP]]

It was a macro in P98 and moved to the Analysis toolbar in P2000 and remains
there in later releases. If the Analysis toolbar is missing from the
Toolbars menu, take a look at FAQ#46 on the web site in my signature to see
how to restore it.

--
Steve House [MVP]
MS Project Trainer/Consultant
Visit http://www.mvps.org/project/faqs.htm for the FAQs

 

[Steve House [MVP]]

Do you have any actual start or finish dates or actual progress input for
any of your tasks? Actuals will not be moved since they supposedly
represent actual historical fact - what happened last Tuesday, happened last
Tuesday and there's nothing you can do about it now.

--
Steve House [MVP]
MS Project Trainer/Consultant
Visit http://www.mvps.org/project/faqs.htm for the FAQs