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Please write all your response in a single MS Word document covering all questions and exercises, and paste (do not attach) the screen shots into the document in-line with your text. It makes it much easier to read -- and grade. Please include screen shots of each step, not just one screen shot before or one after. Note: These are not trick questions, though (as with many of the MS Project exercises) you need to read them carefully. Some people seem to misread the question and do the wrong thing.

You've seen in Appendix A how to enter the predecessors for a task. What is one method to enter successors (that's right, successors, not predecessors) for an MS project task? (Note: This is not asking how to display the Successors column; that's the next question. This asks how to enter successors for a task.) Describe AND provide a screen shot of the steps. What is one method to show the successors field (column)? Describe AND provide a screen shot of the steps.

What is one method to enter the project start date? Not the start date of a task (that's a different question, below) -- not even of the first task -- but the start date of the entire project. Describe AND provide a screen shot of the steps. What version of MS Project did you use for this?

Paper For Above instruction

In Microsoft Project, managing task relationships and project scheduling involves several crucial steps, including entering task successors, displaying the successors field, and setting the project's start date. This paper provides detailed descriptions and step-by-step instructions, supported by screenshots, for performing these tasks in MS Project. For this assignment, I used Microsoft Project 2019, which is a widely-used version suitable for professional project management tasks.

Method for Entering Successors in MS Project

In MS Project, the concept of successors and predecessors helps define the sequence of tasks. To enter successors for a task, users typically set the predecessors for subsequent tasks, and the successors automatically establish from these relationships. However, a manual method to directly specify successors involves utilizing the "Task Information" dialog box or the "Predecessors" and "Successors" fields in the Gantt Chart view.

One effective method to enter successors explicitly is through the "Task Information" dialog box:

  1. Open your MS Project file and go to the Gantt Chart view.
  2. Double-click on the task for which you want to assign successors.
  3. In the "Task Information" dialog box, switch to the "Predecessors" tab.
  4. While MS Project does not have a direct "Successors" field for manual entry, once you define the "Predecessors," the "Successors" are automatically derived based on the network logic. To see successors, you can display the "Successors" column in the view.

Alternatively, you can manually enter the "Successors" by displaying the column:

Steps to Show the Successors Field (Column)

  1. In the Gantt Chart view, right-click on the column headers and select "Insert Column."
  2. From the list of available columns, choose "Successors."
  3. The "Successors" column appears, showing any linked successor tasks for each task.

This approach allows users to visually identify and verify successor tasks connected to each task entry.

Method for Entering the Project Start Date

To set the start date of the entire project in MS Project (version 2019 used here), follow these steps:

  1. Go to the "Project" tab on the Ribbon menu.
  2. Click on "Project Information."
  3. In the "Project Information" dialog box, locate the "Start date" field.
  4. Click the dropdown calendar icon and select the desired project start date.
  5. Click "OK" to apply the changes.

This method ensures that all project scheduling respects the specified start date, and dependencies are calculated accordingly.

Conclusion

Efficiently managing tasks and scheduling in MS Project involves understanding how to manually assign successors, display relevant columns, and set the project's start date. The methods described—using the "Task Information" dialog, inserting the "Successors" column, and adjusting the "Project Information"—are essential tools for project managers to precisely control task flow and overall scheduling.

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