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Linking different project plans

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Linking different project plans

Is it possible to link 2 projects that are related to each other?

RE: Linking different project plans

Hi Kamilla - thanks for your question. Yes it's possible. One way to do this is to create a new temporary project and from the file menu insert each project you want to link. Theyn drag links between the relevant tasks. Double click the links to set them to the type you want. Close and save all the files. Now the projects will be linked. You don't need to keep the temporary project you created. Hope this helps - let us know if you have any further quesitons.

Kind regards, Andrew


 

MS Project tip:

Set default task type - Project 2010

a. In Project, click on the File tab
b. Select Options from left hand side
c. Click on Schedule to set the scheduling options
d. Set the Default Task type box to your chosen option
i. Generally if you plan/estimate your projects using durations you should use fixed duration, and untick the box New tasks are effort driven, if you plan/estimate with person hours use fixed work, or for plans estimated with the proportion of resources time use fixed units, and untick the box New tasks are effort driven)
e. Click OK to apply your changes

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