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Constraints - Where to use what??

Haresh JayanthMember for 20 years 1 month
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Out of the 9 constraints in P6 , I know the uses of some of the constraints, but i am little bit confused ,in which situation i have to use them. Can anybody suggest some notes or materials with examples of constraints, it will be much helpful for me.

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    Mike Testro ·
    Hi Haresh

    The only constraint you should use is on the 1st task which should be start on or after.

    All other uses distort the critical path.

    Best regards

    Mike Testro
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    Rodel Marasigan ·
    Haresh,
    You can google it and you find a lot of books and white papers available on the web.

    Below link is one I found.
    Adding Constrained Milestones
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    Haresh Jayanth ·
    Rodel,

    There are lots of book / materials available, if we search on internet, but there are fewer info available for all constraints, which we use in P6. i have studied the link what u have sent to me, that is helping me to some extent....

    Can u send me some more useful links, with examples , in what external dependencies , we use constraints….Since I have to prepare for a presentation on this topic , I request you to provide this info….
    Thanks in advance

    Regards,
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    Rodel Marasigan ·
    Haresh,
    You maybe searching a wrong topic. Try good scheduling practice or basic scheduling... etc.

    Link below is Proper use of Milestone and Constrain
    Scheduling Best Practice

    In addition P3.x constrain equivalent to P6
    P3 3.x Constraint Type:  ------------ P6 PM Constraint Type:
    Early Start (start no earlier than) --  Start On or After
    Late Start (start no later than)  ------ Start On or Before
    Early Finish (finish no earlier than) - Finish On or After
    Late Finish (finish no later than) ----- Finish On or Before
    Start On ---------------------------------- Start On
    Expected Finish ------------------------- Expected Finish Date
    Mandatory Start ------------------------ Mandatory Start
    Mandatory Finish ----------------------- Mandatory Finish
    Zero Total Float ------------------------- Not Converted
    Zero Free Float -------------------------- As Late As Possible

    PMI has a book of Practice Standard for Scheduling which is a good reference link below.
    PS Scheduling.

    If you are a member of PMI you will have a free access to all ebook that PMI have and you find a lot of good reading materials about Project Management.

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