Primavera P6 Exercise Worksheet Rev 1.04 2016 09 12 PDF

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P6 Exercise Worksheet
Introduction
TheseexercisesareforuseinsupportoftheTenSixConsultingPrimaveraP6Professionalvideotraining
course.Atthecompletionofeachvideoyouwillbepromptedtocompleteoneormoreexercisesto
gainhandsonexperiencewithPrimaveraP6Professional.
Thisworksheetprovidesyouwithexercisesthatwillbuildasimpleconstructionprojectschedulecalled
NewHomeConstruction.
ImportantNote:
Someofthefollowingexerciseshavealargenumberofdataentryitems.YouDONOThavetoloadall
thedataintheexercisetables.Justentersomeofthedata,perhapsthefirstfiverowstogetsome
practice,andthenloadtherestusingthe.XERprojectfilesthatyoudownloadedatthestartofthis
course.InstructionsforimportprojectdatafromanXERfilecanbefoundatthebackofthisExercise
Worksheet.
PrimaveraP6VideoTrainingExerciseWorksheet.CopyrightTenSixConsulting,LLC.2016.Allrightsreserved.R1.04
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1 Introduction to P6
1.1 Exercise:
1. UsingyourownstandalonecopyofPrimaveraP6Professional,familiarizeyourselfwiththeP6
interface.AccessthemainviewssuchastheProjectsview,WBSviewandActivitiesview.

2. Openandclosesomeselectsampleprojectsusingtherightclickand/orFile|Openmenu
methods.

Rightclickmethod
Selectoneormoreprojectsandrightclicktoopenthem.

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3. File|Openmethod

4. IntheActivitiesview,selectdifferentviewsinthebottomlayoutareausingtheBottomLayout
toolgroup.

5. ExplorerandfamiliarizeyourselfwiththemainmenusofP6.

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2 Lesson 2 Working with Project Schedules

2.1 Exercise:
1. IntheProjectsview,usetheAddbutton orrightclickmenusAddoptiontorunthe
Createanewprojectwizard.Createaprojectwiththefollowingattributes:
EPSNode:E&C(EngineeringandConstruction)
ProjectID:EC00720
ProjectName:NewHomeConstruction
ProjectPlannedStart:04FEB2013
DataDate:04FEB2013(typicallywillbeautomaticallysettoProjectPlannedStart)
Thesenextimageswillhelpguideyouthroughtheprocess.
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ThefinalprojectshouldappearasfollowsintheProjectsview:
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3 Lesson 3 Work Breakdown Structure
3.1 Exercise:
1. Usingthetechniquesdescribedinthetrainingvideo,createthefollowingWorkBreakdown
StructureforyourNewHomeConstructionproject:

TocreateachildWBSelement:
1. RightclickontheparentWBSelement
2. SelectAddfromthedropdownmenu
3. EnteradescriptionfortheWBSelementintheWBSNamecolumn
TocreateasiblingWBSelement:(recommendedmethod)
1. RightclickontheparentWBSelement
2. SelectAddfromthedropdownmenu
3. EnteradescriptionfortheWBSelementintheWBSNamecolumn
4. UsetheMoveLeft buttontooutdentthechildWBSelementandmakeitasiblingofthe
originalparentelement.
Note:ThisexercisedatacanbeimportedfromtheLesson03NewHomeConstructionProject.xerfile
thatisincludedinyourtrainingdatapackage.Seelastpageforimportinstructions.
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4 Lesson 4 Activities
4.1 Exercise:
1. CreateanewlayoutcalledActivityEntrywiththefollowingcolumnsselected:

2. Usinganyofthemethodsdemonstratedinthelesson4video,addthefollowingactivitiesto
yourNewHomeConstructionproject:
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Thefinalscheduleshouldappearsimilartothefollowing:
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5 Lesson 5 Relationships and Constraints

5.1 Exercise:
1. Usingthetechniqueslearnedinthevideo,enterthefollowingrelationshipsinP6:
Predecessor Successor Relationship

PredecessorName SuccessorName Lag
ID ID Type
EC00720NewHomeConstruction
A1000 ProjectStart A1010 ProjectManagement SS 0
A1000 ProjectStart A1030 SurveyandMarkOutSite SS 0
A1010 ProjectManagement A1020 ProjectComplete FF 0
EC00720.1Grading
A1030 SurveyandMarkOutSite A1040 GradeSite FS 0
A1040 GradeSite A1050 InstallFoundationForms FS 0
EC00720.2Foundation
A1050 InstallFoundationForms A1060 InstallSlabPlumbing FS 0
A1060 InstallSlabPlumbing A1070 PourandFloatSlabConcrete FS 0
A1070 PourandFloatSlabConcrete A1080 ErectExteriorWallFrames FS 7
EC00720.3.1Framing
A1080 ErectExteriorWallFrames A1090 ErectInteriorStudWalls FS 0
A1080 ErectExteriorWallFrames A1110 InstallTrusses FS 0
A1080 ErectExteriorWallFrames A1160 InstallBreakerBoxandRoughWiring FS 0
A1080 ErectExteriorWallFrames A1180 InstallRoughPlumbingLines FS 0
A1080 ErectExteriorWallFrames A1100 InstallOSBExteriorCladding FS 0
A1100 InstallOSBExteriorCladding A1240 InstallWindows FS 0
A1090 ErectInteriorStudWalls A1190 InstallDrywallSheeting FS 0
EC00720.3.2Roof
A1110 InstallTrusses A1120 InstallRoofSheeting FS 0
A1120 InstallRoofSheeting A1130 InstallPaperandShingles FS 0
A1130 InstallPaperandShingles A1140 InstallHVACDucting FS 0
EC00720.3.3.1Mechanical
A1140 InstallHVACDucting A1150 InstallHVACUnit SS 0
A1150 InstallHVACUnit A1020 ProjectComplete FF 0
EC00720.3.3.2Electrical
A1160 Inst.BrkrBox&RoughWiring A1170 FinishWiring FS 0
A1170 FinishWiring A1020 ProjectComplete FF 0
EC00720.3.3.3Plumbing
A1180 InstallRoughPlumbingLines A1190 InstallDrywallSheeting FS 0
EC00720.3.3.4Drywall
A1190 InstallDrywallSheeting A1200 TapeandMud SS 0
A1200 TapeandMud A1210 InstallDoors FS 0
A1200 TapeandMud A1230 InstallKitchen FS 0

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EC00720.3.3.5Decor
A1210 InstallDoors A1220 DoorCasingsandBaseboards FS 0
A1230 InstallKitchen A1020 ProjectComplete FF 0
A1220 DoorCasingsandBaseboards A1020 ProjectComplete FF 0
EC00720.3.4Exterior
A1240 InstallWindows A1250 InstallSiding FS 0
A1250 InstallSiding A1260 LayTurfandPlantTrees FS 0
EC00720.4Landscaping
A1260 LayTurfandPlantTrees A1020 ProjectComplete FF 0
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6 Lesson 6 Critical Path Analysis

6.1 Exercise:
PerformaScheduleprocessonyourcopyoftheNewHomeConstructionprojectandverifytheproject
plannedfinishdate.
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Thefinalresultshouldappearsimilartothefollowing:
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7 Lesson 7 Resources Part I

7.1 Exercise:
1. IntheResourcesview,addthefollowingresourcestotheE&CTradesresource:
ResourceID ResourceName MaxUnits/Time StandardRate ResourceType

Foreman SiteForman 8/d $55.00/h Labor
HVACEng HVACEngineer 8/d $40.00/h Labor
Surveyor LandSurveyor 8/d $65.00/h Labor
Siding SidingContractor 8/d $47.00/h Labor
Concrete Concrete 0/d $115.00PerCY Material
7.2 Exercise:
1. IntheResourcestaboftheActivityDetailsarea,makethefollowingresourceassignmentsfor
theNewHomeConstructionschedule:
Budgeted Budgeted
ActivityID ActivityName ResourceID Units/Time Units
A1010 ProjectManagement Foreman 8.0h/d 312.0h
A1030 SurveyandMarkOutSite Surveyor 8.0h/d 16.0h
A1040 GradeSite Operator 8.0h/d 40.0h
A1050 InstallFoundationForms RCarp 8.0h/d 16.0h
A1050 InstallFoundationForms GenLabor 8.0h/d 16.0h
A1060 InstallSlabPlumbing Plumb 8.0h/d 8.0h
A1070 PourandFloatSlabConcrete GenLabor 32.0h/d 32.0h
A1080 ErectExteriorWallFrames RCarp 24.0h/d 144.0h
A1090 ErectInteriorStudWalls RCarp 16.0h/d 64.0h
A1100 InstallOSBExteriorCladding RCarp 24.0h/d 48.0h
A1110 InstallTrusses RCarp 24.0h/d 48.0h
A1120 InstallRoofSheeting RCarp 24.0h/d 24.0h
A1130 InstallPaperandShingles Roofing 24.0h/d 48.0h
A1140 InstallHVACDucting HVACEng 8.0h/d 16.0h
A1150 InstallHVACUnit HVACEng 8.0h/d 8.0h
A1160 InstallBreakerBoxandRoughWiring Elec 8.0h/d 24.0h
A1170 FinishWiring Elec 8.0h/d 24.0h
A1180 InstallRoughPlumbingLines Plumb 8.0h/d 32.0h
A1190 InstallDrywallSheeting Drywall 16.0h/d 48.0h
A1200 TapeandMud Drywall 16.0h/d 96.0h
A1210 InstallDoors FCarp 8.0h/d 16.0h
A1220 DoorCasingsandBaseboards FCarp 8.0h/d 24.0h
A1230 InstallKitchen FCarp 16.0h/d 80.0h
A1240 InstallWindows FCarp 8.0h/d 16.0h
A1250 InstallSiding Siding 16.0h/d 48.0h
A1260 LayTurfandPlantTrees GenLabor 24.0h/d 72.0h

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7 Lesson 7 Resources Part II

7.3 Exercise:
1. Usingthetechniquesdescribedinthevideo,selectthePourandFloatSlabConcreteactivity
andincreasethenumberofGeneralLaborersto6bysettingtheBudgetedUnitsfieldinthe
Resourcestabto48.0h.

2. UsetheAddResourcebuttontoaddtwoConcreteFinisherstothePourandFloatSlab
Concreteactivity.Note:youcaneitheraddtheresourcetwiceandseenintheVideo,witha
BudgetedUnitsof8.0h,oryoucanaddjustoneConcreteFinisher,butsettheBudgeted
Units/Timefieldto16.0h.

OR
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3. SelecttheInstallHVACUnitactivityandthenaddexpensesfortheAirHandlerandCondenser
Unitsasshowninthefollowingfigure:

4. UsingtheBottomLayouttoolgroup,clickontheResourceUsageSpreadsheetbuttonand
selectvariousresourcestoseetheirusageonyourproject.

Note:ifthedisplayisshowingresourcesthatarenotassignedtoyourproject,youcanclickon
theDisplayheader,gototheFilterByoptionandselectCurrentProjectsResources.

5. NowclickontheResourceUsageProfilebuttontodisplaytheusagehistogram.

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6. ChangetheTimescalesettingstoseehowtheHistogrambarsandLimitlinechangesasdifferent
timescaleperiodsareselected.

7. ClickontheResourceAssignmentsbuttonintheProjecttoolgrouptoopentheResource
Assignmentsview.

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8. ExperimentwiththeSpreadsheetFieldsoptionstoviewdifferentunitsandcosts.

9. UsetheCtrl+AkeyboardshortcuttoselectalltherecordsandthenCopyandPasteyourview
toanExcelspreadsheet.
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8 Lesson 8 Baselines
8.1 Exercise:
1. GototheProjectmenuandusetheMaintainBaselinesdialogtocreateabaselineofyourNew
HomeConstructionproject.

2. AssignyournewbaselinetotheProjectBaselineandPrimaryBaselinefields.

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9 Lesson 9 Project Status

9.1 Exercise:
1. CreateaStatusLayoutforyoursystemusingthefollowingcolumns:

2. SavetheLayoutasStatusLayoutusingtheView|Layout|SaveLayoutAsmenuoption.

3. Enterthefollowingstatusforweek1oftheNewHomeConstructionproject:

Activity ActivityName Activity ActualStart ActualFinish Activity%

ID Status Complete
A1000 ProjectStart Completed 04Feb13 100%
A1030 SurveyandMarkOutSite Completed 04Feb13 06Feb13 100%
A1040 GradeSite InProgress 07Feb13 60%
4. OpentheScheduledialog(F9).

5. EnteraDataDateof10Feb13.

6. ClicktheSchedulebutton.

Note:ThisexercisedatacanbeimportedfromtheLesson09NewHomeConstructionProject
PartA.xerfilethatisincludedinyourtrainingdatapackage.Seelastpageforimport
instructions.

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Yourscheduleshouldappearsimilartothefollowing:

7. Nowenterthefollowingstatusdataforweek2oftheNewHomeConstructionproject:
Activity ActivityName Activity ActualStart ActualFinish Activity%

ID Status Complete
A1040 GradeSite Completed 07Feb13 12Feb13 100%
A1050 InstallFoundationForms Completed 13Feb13 14Feb13 100%
8. OpentheScheduledialog(F9).

9. EnteraDataDateof17Feb13.

10. ClicktheSchedulebutton.

Note:
ThisexercisedatacanbeimportedfromtheLesson09NewHomeConstructionProjectPartB.xerfile
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Yourscheduleshouldnowappearsimilartothefollowing:
10 Lesson 10 Publishing and Reporting

10.1 Exercise:
1. OpentheGanttChartLayoutintheActivitiesviewandgototheFile|PrintPreviewmenu
option.

2. FamiliarizeyourselfwiththetoolbarinthePrintPreviewdialog.

3. InthePrintPreviewdialog,experimentwiththePageLayoutoptionstotimescalesettingsto
theProjectEarliestStart(PS)andProjectLatestFinish(PF)dates.

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4. NowexperimentwiththeActivityTable,AllColumns,GridLinesandGanttChartoptionstosee
theireffectontheoutput.

5. ClosethePrintPreviewdialog.

6. LocateandrunthestandardreportnamedRA01ResourcesAssignments,AllActivities.Run
thisreportinthePrintPreviewwindow.
Theresultshouldappearasfollowsbelow:
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7. LocateandrunthereportnamedPR01ResourcesonOpenProject.Loadthisreportintoan
ExcelSpreadsheet.
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Theresultsshouldappearasshowninthefollowingfigure:
8. CreateanactivitystatusreportusingtheReportWizardwiththefollowingcolumns,grouping
andfilteroption:

SubjectArea:Activities

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Columns:

GroupandSort:

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Filter:

ReportTitle:ActivityStatusandProgressReport

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Thefinalreportshouldappearasfollows:
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11 Lesson 11 Exporting and Importing Project Data

11.1 Exercise:
1. ClickontheFile|Exportmenuoption.

2. ExportyourNewHomeConstructionprojecttoanXERfileinP6R6.2formatusingtheExport
Wizard.

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Congratulations!YouhavejustcompletedalltheexercisesforthePrimaveraP6Fundamentalsvideo
training.
NowthereallearningstartswhenyoubegintousPrimaveraP6Professionaloutintherealworld.We
hopeyouhavefoundthisvideocoursehelpfulingettingyoustartedwiththeworldsleadinghigh
powerprojectschedulingsystems.
FromallofushereatTenSixConsulting,wewishyoueverysuccessforthefuture.Ifwecanbeof
furtherhelptoyouingettingstartedwithPrimaveraP6,pleasedonothesitatetocontactus.
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File Import Instructions

Tosaveyoutimeandsomedataentry,youcanimporttheexercisedataintoyourNewHome
Constructionprojectusingthe.XERfilesprovidedwithyourTrainingDataPackage.Youcanpartially
entertheexercisedatatogetsomepractice,butyoudonthavetoinputeverythingunlessotherwise
stated.
ThefollowinginstructionsshowhowtoloadthesefilesintoyourcurrentNewHomeConstruction
project.
1. GototheFilemenuandchoosetheImportoption.

2. IntheImportFormatdialog,selectPrimaveraPM(XER).

3. IntheImportTypedialog,chooseProject.

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4. IntheFileNamedialog,clickontheellipsebuttonoftheFileNamefieldandlocatethetraining
datafileyouwishtoimport.

5. IntheImportProjectOptionsdialog,selectUpdateExistingProjectfromtheImportActions
dropdownfield.

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6. NowclickintheImportTofieldandselecttheprojecttowhichtoimportthedata.

7. IntheUpdateProjectOptionsdialog,clickNext>.

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8. IntheFinishdialog,clickFinishtoimporttheupdatestoyourNewHomeConstructionproject.

YourprojectwillbeupdatedwiththedatainthelessonXERfile.
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2 Lesson 2 Working with Project Schedules

3 Lesson 3 Work Breakdown Structure

5 Lesson 5 Relationships and Constraints

Predecessor Successor Relationship

6 Lesson 6 Critical Path Analysis

7 Lesson 7 Resources Part I

ResourceID ResourceName MaxUnits/Time StandardRate ResourceType

7 Lesson 7 Resources Part II

9 Lesson 9 Project Status

Activity ActivityName Activity ActualStart ActualFinish Activity%

Activity ActivityName Activity ActualStart ActualFinish Activity%

10 Lesson 10 Publishing and Reporting

11 Lesson 11 Exporting and Importing Project Data

File Import Instructions

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