User's Guide to  

RiskyProject Professional

Enter Task Name and Duration

When you first start RiskyProject, the Baseline view opens. Start the scheduling process by adding tasks. Each task should have a name and a base duration. 

To enter a task name and duration:

1. Double-click on an editable field in the Baseline view. The field becomes editable.
2. Type in the task name.
3. Enter the base duration in the Base Duration field.

Note: The default Start Time for tasks is defined in the Calendar tab of the Options dialog box. The start time can be either the current date or a predefined default start date. You can always change start time using constraints (see Start, Finish Times and Constraints). You can also change other default parameters in the Options dialog box.

Tip: Define task durations using the Base Duration column. Once you have added all of the tasks, you can add uncertainties by assigning low and high durations. See Define Distributions for Start Time, Cost, and Duration for more information.

A Gantt chart is used to graphically represent the tasks.

Use the following tools to edit the Gantt chart:

• Use Zoom In, Zoom Out, and the Zoom All toolbar buttons to change the magnification of the Gantt chart. The Zoom commands are also available from the shortcut menu that opens when you right-click on the Gantt chart. 

• Use the combo box on the Standard toolbar to set the Gantt chart resolution 

• Use the horizontal and vertical scroll bars to move the Gantt chart.