01/02/2014 by Jackie Dembinsky Tags: FastTrack Schedule 10, Generic Time, Time Tracking, Timescales, Tips and Tricks
In most of the projects that we work on we can track time using our “base units” of Hours, Days, Weeks, Months, Quarters, or Years. However in some projects we need to be able to track time in additional ways. For example: perhaps we would like to know the exact day into the year a […]
12/19/2013 by Jackie Dembinsky Tags: FastTrack Schedule 10, Shift Graphical Items, Shift Schedule, Tips and Tricks, Update Schedule
In project management there are often times when we plan all of our projects for the year in advance just to become aware of what the potential workload may look like. When we do this we don’t always set exact dates for when tasks should occur, oftentimes we simply set a duration for how long […]
12/12/2013 by Jackie Dembinsky Tags: Excel, FastTrack Schedule 10, Import Data, Spreadsheets, Tips and Tricks
There are many different ways we can manage our projects. Some people may choose to use a traditional spreadsheet option such as Excel, while others may go for a more full-fledged project management tool. For those who choose to start with Excel, the option is always available to move the data into an application such […]
11/21/2013 by Jackie Dembinsky Tags: Bar Styles, Custom Bars, FastTrack Schedule 10, Milestones, Tips and Tricks
In all of our projects we have many different ways of defining and differentiating the types of tasks or types of data that we are utilizing. So far we’ve looked at using customized data columns and outline levels to assign specific information to tasks or highlight certain parts of our projects. In addition to these […]
11/07/2013 by Jackie Dembinsky Tags: FastTrack Schedule 10, Resource Assignments, Resource Workloads, Tips and Tricks
Resource management can be a major part of any project. It can be key to know when a resource is assigned or when they may be free at any given point as the project progresses. In FastTrack Schedule 10 you can easily view and manage resource workloads and assignments directly within the Resource View. However […]
10/17/2013 by Jackie Dembinsky Tags: Archive, AutoArchive, AutoSave, Backup, FastTrack Schedule 10, File Versions, Tips and Tricks
When managing our files it can be very important to save multiple versions of the file as we are working. We do this for several reasons. One of which is to make sure that we always have a functioning copy of the file in case something happens to our system. The other is to create […]
09/26/2013 by Jackie Dembinsky Tags: Datelines, Deadlines, FastTrack Schedule 10, Milestones, Project Deadlines, Tips and Tricks
Every project has specific deadlines that need to be met. Milestones can be used to mark these deadlines, however a milestone can only appear within a single row and can sometimes be hard to relate to upcoming tasks. In FastTrack Schedule 10 we can utilize another option, Datelines, to show a vertical marker for a […]
09/12/2013 by Jackie Dembinsky Tags: Calendars, FastTrack Schedule 10, Tips and Tricks, Work Calendars, Work Weeks
Most projects only require work to occur between Monday and Friday, however, there are some projects that will require a full seven-day working week. The standard calendar in FastTrack Schedule 10 is pre-defined to allow a 5 day Monday-Friday working week, but in scenarios where you need to work 7 days you can quickly and […]
08/29/2013 by Jackie Dembinsky Tags: Customization, FastTrack Schedule 10, Images, Progress Images, Tips and Tricks
In our projects we keep track of data such as Dates, Durations, Cost, and Resources. There are sometimes cases when we need to keep track of additional items, such as the visual progress of a project. One way that we can accomplish this is by adding images to our tasks in order to help differentiate […]
08/02/2013 by Jackie Dembinsky Tags: Customization, FastTrack Schedule 10, Presentation, Reporting, Tips and Tricks
Throughout our blog posts we have taken different looks at how to create reports, share our projects, and even spruce up our print preview. There are, however, additional steps we can take to give our schedule a personalized look. The feature that we will work with today is known as Outline Styles. In FastTrack Schedule […]