Critical Path Method (CPM) Explained
Here's a summary of some helpful P6 tips, tricks, and shortcuts for using Primavera P6 software:
Quick Activity Search: Use Ctrl-F to quickly find activities in your schedule.
Export to Excel: Select all activities with Ctrl-A, then right-click and choose Export to Excel, or use Ctrl-C to copy and Ctrl-V to paste into Excel.
Import from Excel: You can import schedules from Excel into Primavera P6. Use a template in Excel first for best results.
Export and Import Layouts: Layouts can be exported as *.plf files and shared with team members.
Gantt Chart Formatting: Customize bars and colors for easier reading and better interpretation.
Quick Logic Ties (Finish-to-Start Relationships): Highlight tasks and right-click to select Link Activities.
Critical Path Method Settings: Choose between Total Float Less Than Or Equal to and Longest Path options to determine the critical path.
Detailed Scheduling with Steps: Use P6's steps feature to add detail to your schedule without increasing the number of activities.
Primavera P6 Keyboard Shortcuts
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File Menu: ALT + F
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Edit Menu: ALT + E
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View Menu: ALT + V
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Find: CTRL + F
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New Project: CTRL + N
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Open Project: CTRL + O
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Schedule (Run): F9
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Refresh: F5
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Print: CTRL + P
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Cut: CTRL + X | Paste: CTRL + V | Delete: Del