Web Access - customising views

[Tanya C]

As it is not recommended that Master projects are used within Project
Server/Web Access I have been attempting to find a work around.

I need to be able to view all projects in the project server at a
milestone level only. I have attempted various differing views but non
really hit the spot. I have set up a custom number field to show a
traffic light view based on the % Complete which I would also like to
display so something like; Any ideas welcome in the best way to achieve
this.

Project 1
Milestone 1 Traffic light % complete Start End Notes
Milestone 2 Traffic light % complete Start End Notes

Project 2
Milestone 1 Traffic light % complete Start End Notes
Milestone 2 Traffic light % complete Start End Notes

Project 3
Milestone 1 Traffic light % complete Start End Notes
Milestone 2 Traffic light % complete Start End Notes

 

[Dale Howard [MVP]]

Tanya C --

I believe you are dealing with erroneous information about using master
projects in Project Server. The default permissions in Project Server 2003
do not allow a PM to either save or publish a master project. However, your
Project Server can safely allow PM's to SAVE a master project, but he/she
should never allow anyone to PUBLISH a master project. Publishing a master
project can cause the duplication of task assignments on each team member's
timesheet in PWA.

Therefore, based on your reporting needs, I would recommend that you ask
your Project Server to go to Admin - Server Configuration in PWA and allow
master projects to be saved (but not published) in Project Server. From
there, you can create and save a master project to produce the reporting
results you seek. Another way you could handle this would be by using SQL
Server Reporting Services. Hope this helps.

 

[Tanya C]

Thanks - will give this a go.

 

[kattila]

Dale,

I have to prepare the same report, but for many independent projects, so
mastering is aut of questuiion. Could you pleae give me some further hint
bout the Reporting Services?

Thanks

Kattila