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Simon WillsonMember for 19 years 10 months
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Ok,

This is something which should be fairly simple to do.  Is it possible to group and outline by WBS in MS Project without defining an outline code?  Ok, the project naturally is sorted into the WBS but I would like to add grouping and outline bands (like in Primavera) without having to define a outline codes. 

 

Many thanks

 

Simon

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    Ellen Lehnert, Microsoft Project MVP, PMP ·
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    This is a good question.  In

    This is a good question.  In MS Project 2010 an option was added to the Grouping function that allows you to maintain the hierarchy.  This was not an option in previous versions of the software.  All versions has the option of showing the summary tasks which might give you what you are looking for.

    When you go into Group --> more groups, click on the grouping, click on Edit you will see the summary task option in the lower left corner of the option box. 

     

    I hope this helps.

     

    Ellen Lehnert, PMP, MCT

    www.lehnertcs.com

    ellen@lehnertcs.com

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    Simon Willson ·
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    Hi Ellen,   Thanks for your

    Hi Ellen,

     

    Thanks for your response, it hasn't helped.  My WBS is pretty high level for the current plan so I may just opt for an outline code.  I have persuaded the client to develop the main schedule in Primavera. 

     

    Kind regards

     

    Simon

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