FastTrack Schedule (15)

Question 1

This set entered on 6-2-14 6.1.14.1 THE TIMELINE

1. Why change the TIMELINE RANGE?

Answer 1

Changing the range of dates in a View allows you to see a different period, or “window,” of time in the timeline or calendar.

Question 2

2. How do you change the TIMELINE RANGE?

Answer 2

1. In the Timeline Range control on the Format bar, enter a date in the Start box and the Finish box to determine the range of time you will view.
   -or-
   In the Duration box, enter the number of timeline units you would like to appear in the timeline relative to the Start Date.

Question 3

3. What are TIMELINE UNITS?

Answer 3

In the Schedule and Resource View, changing the timeline’s units allows you to see the timeline in hours, days, weeks, months, quarters, or years

Question 4

4. How do you change the TIMELINE UNITS?

Answer 4

1. In either the Schedule or Resource View, from the Format menu, select View.
   The Format Schedule/Resource View dialog opens.
2. In the Display tab, click the drop-down list under Timeline Units and select a new unit.
3. Click OK to apply your changes and close the dialog.

Question 5

5. What are SCHEDULE DURATION UNITS?

Answer 5

This allows you to view the length of an activity bar in calendar or work hours, days, weeks, months, quarters, or years. For instance, if the schedule shows durations in units of Weeks and you want to see durations in units of Days instead, you can use the Document Preferences dialog to change the duration units.

Question 6

6. What is the difference between a CALENDAR UNIT and a WORK DAY UNIT?

Answer 6

Calendar units are based on a 24 hours a day 7 days a week model, which allows you to schedule tasks anywhere within those parameters. An activity lasting one calendar day has a duration of 24 hours, 12 AM to 12 Midnight. An activity lasting one work day has an 8 hour duration, 8 AM to 5 PM, or the length of time you have defined for a work day in the Work Calendar.

Question 7

7. How do you view DURATIONS in a different UNIT OF TIME?

Answer 7

1. In the FastTrack Schedule menu, select Document Preferences.
   The FastTrack Schedule Document Preferences dialog opens.
2. In the Project tab, from the Duration Units drop-down list, select a unit of time.
3. Click OK to apply your changes and close the Document Preferences dialog.

Question 8

8. How are CUSTOM WORK CALENDARS affected by changes in DURATION UNITS?

Answer 8

• When you set Duration Units to be calculated in 24-Hour Calendar units, the Custom Work Calendar, while viewable, is no longer applied to the schedule.