Status indicator question

[jp]

Hi,

I've inserted the "Status" column in my project but it only says:

"Complete" or "Future Task" for the tasks and it doesn't show that

the task has been started ie. 5% done. Is there a column that has it

or is it a format issue or do I have to create a custom field?

Thanks.

-jp

 

[Jack Dahlgren]

If you are interested in % Complete, simply insert the "% Complete" field

-Jack Dahlgren

 

[jp]

Hi Jack,

Sorry, I didn't complete my thought in my question. I was wondering how I
could
reference the "% Complete" column so I could put in my icon or my words to
represent task was started. Thanks.

-jp

 

[jp]

Jack,

I'm working on it and I think I'm headed in the right direction.
When I finish I will post my answer.

-jp

 

[jp]

Ok,

Here it is:

1) Created a custom field by going to "Tools-->Customize-->Fields"
2) Able to reference other fields using the "Switch() function and the
expression was [name_of_my_custom_field]
3) usins a logical expression for my custom field like "=" ">=" you get the
idea right, to set the value to 0,1,2,....?
4) in the Custom fields under "values to display" I equaled to "0,1,2,....)
and on the right side I chose a graphical value and whoala...

Thanks and if any newbie wants to learn here is my first attempt.
;-)

-jp

 

[Rob Schneider]

The Light is now On. Well done.

--rms

Ok,

Here it is:

1) Created a custom field by going to "Tools-->Customize-->Fields"
2) Able to reference other fields using the "Switch() function and the
expression was [name_of_my_custom_field]
3) usins a logical expression for my custom field like "=" ">=" you get the
idea right, to set the value to 0,1,2,....?
4) in the Custom fields under "values to display" I equaled to "0,1,2,....)
and on the right side I chose a graphical value and whoala...

Thanks and if any newbie wants to learn here is my first attempt.
;-)

-jp

Jack,

I'm working on it and I think I'm headed in the right direction.
When I finish I will post my answer.

-jp

 

[jp]

Thank you Rob.
;-)

The Light is now On. Well done.

--rms

Ok,

Here it is:

1) Created a custom field by going to "Tools-->Customize-->Fields"
2) Able to reference other fields using the "Switch() function and the
expression was [name_of_my_custom_field]
3) usins a logical expression for my custom field like "=" ">=" you get the
idea right, to set the value to 0,1,2,....?
4) in the Custom fields under "values to display" I equaled to "0,1,2,....)
and on the right side I chose a graphical value and whoala...

Thanks and if any newbie wants to learn here is my first attempt.
;-)

-jp

Jack,

I'm working on it and I think I'm headed in the right direction.
When I finish I will post my answer.

-jp

:

If you are interested in % Complete, simply insert the "% Complete" field

-Jack Dahlgren

:

Hi,

I've inserted the "Status" column in my project but it only says:

"Complete" or "Future Task" for the tasks and it doesn't show that

the task has been started ie. 5% done. Is there a column that has it

or is it a format issue or do I have to create a custom field?

Thanks.

-jp

 

[Michael.Tarnowski]

Hi,

I've inserted the "Status" column in my project but it only says:

"Complete" or "Future Task" for the tasks and it doesn't show that

the task has been started ie. 5% done. Is there a column that has it

or is it a format issue or do I have to create a custom field?

Thanks.

-jp

Hi jp,

Use the Status column. It will identify tasks that are "Complete", "On
Schedule", "Late" or "Future Task". See also:
• http://www.pptspaces.com/msprojectreporterblog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=39
• FAQ 31: http://www.mvps.org/project/faqs.htm
• Different colored Gantt bars:
http://pmotechniques.wordpress.com/2008/02/12/different-colored-gantt-bars-in-ms-project-–-how-to/
• Status Stoplights with MSP (easy to implement):
http://www.projectperfect.com.au/info_stoplights_in_microsoft_project.php

Hope that helps, have fun
Cheers
Michael