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Multiple Float path in P6

Joel VillanuevaMember for 17 years 4 months
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Hi All,

Which Float should I use to calculate multiple float paths by Total Float or Free Float? Which of the two methods is better? Thanks.

Regards,
Joel

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    Arnold Puy ·
    Hi Joel,

    If you will use Total Float then this is used to identify critical paths based on the total float of activity relationships.

    While Free Float is used to define critical float paths based on longest path.

    It’s up to you which one you will apply.

    Regards,

    Arnold
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    Joel Villanueva ·
    Thank you Arnold, as I understand from your reply, if I will to define my critical path as the longest path free float will be used and Total Float if Critical path is defines by Total Float. Please correct me if I’m wrong?

    To All PP’s,

    Can anyone please tell me which is the better method that gives better chances of identifying likely causes of delay?

    Regards,
    Joel
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    Rafael Davila ·
    Whichever in P6 uses Longest Path and Open Ends as critical.

    http://scheduleanalyzer.com/sa_long_theory.htm

    Best regards
    Rafael

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    Joel Villanueva ·
    Hi Rafael,

    Thanks,this is a very informative site understanding logest path & slack calculation.

    Regards,
    Joel
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    Rafael Davila ·
    10-4
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    Khuong Do ·

    Hi,I also wrote an article

    Hi,

    I also wrote an article regarding use case of this function.

    If you're interested, kindly read it here : https://doduykhuong.wordpress.com/2016/01/12/create-critical-path-for-any-activity/

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