Is it better for your schedule’s data date timestamp in P6, i.e. status date, to fall at the default midnight or match the exact start time of the next reporting period’s work? It depends, so let’s take a look at this in more detail. Some students in my P6 Professional Fundamentals class have asked why […]
Advanced Data Storytelling with Power BI and Primavera P6
Advanced Data Storytelling with Power BI and Primavera P6 Definitions, Stakeholders, and Real-World Examples Data storytelling through Power BI using Primavera P6 data, elevates the communication of project insights by integrating visual data narratives with analytical depth. This approach is categorized into strategic, analytical, operational and predictive dashboards each serving different stakeholders with tailored insights. […]
Displaying Gantt Charts Side By Side In P6
We were recently asked how P6 Professional can display two Gantt charts side by side. Let’s take a look at how to do this. In P6 Professional, it is possible to open multiple projects simultaneously and display their activity tables and Gantt charts. P6 orients the schedules on the display by listing them by Project […]
Video – Creating and Assigning Calendars in Primavera P6 EPPM
We published an article a while back on how to creating and assigning calendars in Primavera P6 EPPM and you can read that here. Several folks have contacted us wanting to know some more about this. So, we’ve produced a short video where you can get a feel of the capabilities and functionality of this […]
How to Model XER Files in Power BI
If you’re new to Power BI and working with Primavera P6’s XER files, then this blog post is for you. We’ll walk through the basic steps of modeling XER files in Power BI, focusing on connecting tables and extracting essential metrics. What is an XER File? An XER file acts as a snapshot of the […]
Updating a Baseline to Reflect Edited Schedule Relationships in P6
When you update your schedule relationships, how can you include those relationship changes in your existing baseline? The baseline is a static copy of the schedule and functions as a ruler to measure progress. Schedules can have multiple baselines; one should be created to show the entire schedule plan before any progress. Adding an activity […]
How to Connect Primavera P6 to Power BI
Connect Primavera P6 to Power BI and gain unparalleled insights and data-driven decision-making capabilities. This guide provides a detailed walk-through on how to connect Microsoft Power BI Desktop to both Oracle Autonomous Databases (ADB) and on-premises databases, leveraging the power of Primavera P6 data for advanced analytics and visualization. Setup and Configuration Overview Configuring Power […]
Sharing Insights From Primavera P6 Through Power BI
Insights From Primavera P6 Through Power BI In today’s world of project management, collaboration and data governance are key ingredients to success. Integrating Oracle Primavera P6 with Microsoft Power BI enables Project Managers (PMs) to share insights from Primavera P6 with various stakeholders, including engineers, corporate executives and field personnel. This blog post delves into […]
Fill Down Status Dates in P6 Professional
I recently learned a new trick to make entering duplicate status dates more efficient in a P6 Professional schedule: Fill Down status dates. Let’s take a look. Sometimes, you will have an effort broken into several tasks for accounting purposes. Often, these activities can have the same start or finish dates. In this situation, it […]
The Benefits of Primavera P6 Training Online
If you’re looking for an efficient way to learn the ins and outs of Primavera P6, then you might want to consider online training. With online learning, you can gain the knowledge and skills needed to master this popular project management tool from any location and on your own schedule. Here we’ll cover what makes […]