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Configuring Activity View Bars

Configure bars to represent different items on the timeline in the Gantt chart and the Calendar View.

To configure activity view bars:

  1. Open one or more projects in the Projects section using one of the following methods:
    • Click "" Projects to open the last project or group of projects you were working with.
    • Click the "" Projects menu and choose one of the most-recently used projects or group of projects.
    • Click the "" Projects menu and choose Open Projects to select a project or group of projects by portfolio type, EPS node, or project code.
  2. On the Projects navigation bar, click "" Activities.
  3. On the Activities page:
    1. Click the Activity View list and select an activity view to configure.
    2. Click the View menu and select "" Customize View.
  4. In the Customize Activity View dialog box, click the Bars tab.
  5. On the Bars tab, configure the bar options in each section and click OK.

Tips

  • The Color option you select determines how the bar will be represented, whether by color or code.
  • You can configure options for up to three bars.
  • A Late bar does not display if the project has not been scheduled.
  • The Progress bar is blue.
  • Select the Show Critical option to represent critical activities with a red bar instead of the color you selected for the Current bar.
  • You might find it helpful to vary the position of the label on the Current bar.
  • Click Font Picker and select a font and size from the dialog box to change the font for a bar.
  • You can also customize activity view bars from the View menu. Click Gantt Chart Options on the View menu and click the Bars tab.

Related Topics

Configuring Activity Views

Configuring Activity View Columns

Configuring Activity View Grouping

Configuring Activity View Filters

Configuring Activity View Gantt Chart

Configuring Activity Network

Configuring Activity View Access

Bars Tab of the Customize Activity View Dialog Box

Bars Tab of the Customize Gantt Chart Options Dialog Box of the Activities Page


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