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1. Show external successors
Calendar Tab - used to label the fiscal year using the calend ear in which the fiscal eyar begins. by default is cleared
Project Information - used to specify the finish date of the current project. only available if the "Schedule from" drop down is "Project Finish date" MSP will calculat the start date with ALAP constraints
View Tab - used to specify whether external successor tasks are shown in the current project - default is checked
View Tab - used to specify the format for displaying dates in all project files. Default format is Mon 1/23/02

2. User name
General Tab - used to display the user name entered when project was installed (the user name can be changed by typing a new name in this box.
Project Information - used to indicate how readily tasks in the current project are delayed whe resources are leveled across multiple projects. a number between 0 and 1000. the higher the number the higher the priority
Schedule tab - used to specify the default start date for new tasks as they are entered in the current project. Project Start Date/no constraint - Start on Current Date/a Start No Earlier Than constraint (using the current date)
View Tab - used to specify whether external predecessor tasks are show in the current project - default is checked

3. Move end of completed parts after status date back to status date
General Tab - used to change cutomer feedback and document management options
Interface tab - used to diplsy the side pane containing the Project Guide. this is a global setting and applies to all project - default is checked
Calculation tab - this is for tasks that were scheduled to start after the status date but actually started early. the completed portion of the task moves back to the finish at the status date. Defaulted is cleared.
View Tab - used to specify the position of the currency symbol. default is just before amount

4. Prompt for project infor for new projects
View Tab - used to specify which type of currency is being used - default is USD
General Tab - used to set project to open the project information dialog box whenever a new project is created
Calendar Tab - used to define the number of datys assigned to a task when a duration of one month is entered. Default is 20
Project Information - used to specify the start date of the current project. - only available if the "Schedule from" drop down is "Project Start Date" MSP will calculate the finish date with ASAP constraint.

5. Inserted project are calculated like summary tasks
Calculation tab - specifies whether MSP recalculates the acrtive project or all open projects.
Calculation tab - used to specify a single critical path throughout the master project (Treating inserted projects as summary tasks in the master project) default is checked.
Project Information - used to specify the status date. The status date is used to perform earned value calculations - identify the complete through date in the Update project dialog box. and place progressline. if the status date is set to NA then cu
General Tab - (this button specifically turns on all planning wizards) you can check individual messages. by default this box is cleared

6. Decimal digits
View Tab - it is used to specify the number of digits that should appear after the decimal - default is 2
Calculation tab - user can specify whether % complete or Physical % Complete should be used for earned value analysis in this project
View Tab - used to display the outline number next to each task name - default is cleared
Interface tab - the project elements are matched in the organizer by using each element's internal ID. By selecting - the physical element names are ignored as they may differ between projects

7. Resource Assignments
Schedule tab - for any new task - determines how project recalculates the three related fields - work - duration - and units when one is value is edited
Interface tab - used to specify that the feedback triangle should appear in a corner of a field if additional resources are assigned to a task that already has assigned resources - default - checked.
General Tab - used to display the user name entered when project was installed (the user name can be changed by typing a new name in this box.
View Tab - used to specify the position of the currency symbol. default is just before amount

8. Undo levels
Calendar Tab - used to specify the month that begins the fiscal year. MSP displays years based on fiscal year. Default is January
Interface tab - the project elements are matched in the organizer by using each element's internal ID. By selecting - the physical element names are ignored as they may differ between projects
Calculation tab - specifies that MSP should calculate and display a critical path for each independent network of tasks. default is cleared
General Tab - used to set the number of change leverls a user can undo and redo - default is 20

9. Hours per week
Project Information - used to specify whether to project is scheduled from a project start date or a project finish date. default is start date
General Tab - used to display the user name entered when project was installed (the user name can be changed by typing a new name in this box.
View Tab - used to display summary tasks. default is check
Calendar Tab - used to define the number of hours assigns to a task when a duration of one week is entered. default is 40

10. Edits to work - units - or duration

11. Automatically add new resources and task
Calendar Tab - used to specify the start time - the default setting is 8am
Project Information - used to specify the base calendar to be used for the proejct calendar
Security tab - removes the author - manager - company and last saved by fields from the properties dialog box when a project is saved. default is cleared
General Tab - used to automatically add new resources to the resource pool and assigns them default values whenever a new resource name is entered. default is checked

12. Show external predecessors
View Tab - used to specify whether external predecessor tasks are show in the current project - default is checked
General Tab - used to turn on autofilter automatically when a new project is created - default is cleared
General Tab - automatically opens the last proejct file that was used. Default is cleared (if cleared project creates a new project whenever it starts)
Security tab - removes the author - manager - company and last saved by fields from the properties dialog box when a project is saved. default is cleared

13. Hours per day
Calendar Tab - used to define the number of hours assigned whan a duration of one day is entered - default is 8h
Schedule tab - allows rescheduling of remaining duration and work when a task slips or reports progress ahead of shedule. default - checked
Schedule tab - for any new task - determines how project recalculates the three related fields - work - duration - and units when one is value is edited
Calendar Tab - used to specify the month that begins the fiscal year. MSP displays years based on fiscal year. Default is January

14. Remove inforamtion form file properties on save
Security tab - removes the author - manager - company and last saved by fields from the properties dialog box when a project is saved. default is cleared
Calendar Tab - used to specify the day of the week on twhich the scheduleing week begins
Schedule tab - whether to show resource assignment units as decimal or percentage. Default - percentage
Calendar Tab - used to label the fiscal year using the calend ear in which the fiscal eyar begins. by default is cleared

15. Calendar type
View Tab - used to specify the type of calendar- default is Gregorian 12 month calend start on January 1
Calendar Tab - used to specify the end time - default setting is 5pm
Calculation tab - specifies that MSP calculates actual costs automatically based upon resource rates - per-use resourcee costs and fixed task costs. If checked - a user cannot enter any additional acutal cost until the task is 100% complete. Default
Calculation tab - this is for tasks that were scheduled to start after the status date but actually started early. the completed portion of the task moves back to the finish at the status date. Defaulted is cleared.

16. Calculate multiple critcial paths
Calculation tab - goes with "move start of remaining parts before status date forward to status date;" - remaing portion of the task moves forward to start at the status date. default is cleared
Calculation tab - specifies that MSP should calculate and display a critical path for each independent network of tasks. default is cleared
Security tab - enables a user to define how MSP shoudl handle legacy and non-default file formats. MPW formats will not open in 2007
Project Information - used to indicate how readily tasks in the current project are delayed whe resources are leveled across multiple projects. a number between 0 and 1000. the higher the number the higher the priority

17. Edits to start and finishe dates

18. Move start of remaining parts before status date forward to status date
Calculation tab - for tasks that were schedule to start before the status date but actually started late. remaining port of the task moves forward to start at the status date. by default is cleared
General Tab - used to set the number of change leverls a user can undo and redo - default is 20
Schedule tab - default for Unit of time (Minutes - hours - days - weeks - or month) in Work
General Tab - used to change cutomer feedback and document management options

19. Default fixed costs accrual
Schedule tab - it displays a question mark for estimated duration. default - checked
Schedule tab - whether to show resource assignment units as decimal or percentage. Default - percentage
Calculation tab - used to specify a single critical path throughout the master project (Treating inserted projects as summary tasks in the master project) default is checked.
Calculation tab - Used to specify how MSP sets the fixed cost accrual for new tasks. Accrued at the start of a task - prorated throughout - accrued at the end of a task - default is prorated

20. Use starting year for FY numbering
View Tab - it is used to specify the number of digits that should appear after the decimal - default is 2
Calendar Tab - used to label the fiscal year using the calend ear in which the fiscal eyar begins. by default is cleared
Calendar Tab - used to define the number of hours assigned whan a duration of one day is entered - default is 8h
View Tab - used to specify the type of calendar- default is Gregorian 12 month calend start on January 1

21. Show scheduling message
Schedule tab - for any new task - determines how project recalculates the three related fields - work - duration - and units when one is value is edited
General Tab - used to specify the overtime pay rate for new resources. can be overridden by typing a different rate in the resource form view - resource information dialog box or resource sheet. default is $0/h
Schedule tab - causes MSP displays messages about schedule inconsistencies - Default is checked
Calendar Tab - used to specify the day of the week on twhich the scheduleing week begins

22. Default start time
Project Information - used to indicate how readily tasks in the current project are delayed whe resources are leveled across multiple projects. a number between 0 and 1000. the higher the number the higher the priority
Calendar Tab - used to specify the start time - the default setting is 8am
Security tab - enables a user to define how MSP shoudl handle legacy and non-default file formats. MPW formats will not open in 2007
View Tab - used to specify which currency symbol to be used - default is $

23. Show that tasks have estimated durations
Interface tab - the project elements are matched in the organizer by using each element's internal ID. By selecting - the physical element names are ignored as they may differ between projects
Calendar Tab - used to specify the day of the week on twhich the scheduleing week begins
Schedule tab - it displays a question mark for estimated duration. default - checked
General Tab - used to set the number of change leverls a user can undo and redo - default is 20

24. Service options button
View Tab - used to specify which type of currency is being used - default is USD
General Tab - used to change cutomer feedback and document management options
Schedule tab - whether to show resource assignment units as decimal or percentage. Default - percentage
General Tab - used to specify the standard pay rate for new resources. can be overridden by typing a different rate in the resource form view - resource information dialog box or resource sheet. default is $0/h

25. Actual costs are always calculated by MSP
Calculation tab - used to specify a single critical path throughout the master project (Treating inserted projects as summary tasks in the master project) default is checked.
Calculation tab - Used to specify how MSP sets the fixed cost accrual for new tasks. Accrued at the start of a task - prorated throughout - accrued at the end of a task - default is prorated
Project Information - used to specify the finish date of the current project. only available if the "Schedule from" drop down is "Project Finish date" MSP will calculat the start date with ALAP constraints
Calculation tab - specifies that MSP calculates actual costs automatically based upon resource rates - per-use resourcee costs and fixed task costs. If checked - a user cannot enter any additional acutal cost until the task is 100% complete. Default

26. Recently used file list
Project Information - used to specify the base calendar to be used for the proejct calendar
Calendar Tab - used to define the number of hours assigns to a task when a duration of one week is entered. default is 40
View Tab - used to indent the names of subtasks in the task name - default is checked
General Tab - used to set the number of recetnly opened project file that are listed at the bottom of the file. Default is 4 project file names

27. And move end of completed parts forward to status date
Calculation tab - Used to specify how MSP sets the fixed cost accrual for new tasks. Accrued at the start of a task - prorated throughout - accrued at the end of a task - default is prorated
General Tab - (this button specifically turns on all planning wizards) you can check individual messages. by default this box is cleared
Calculation tab - goes with "move start of remaining parts before status date forward to status date;" - remaing portion of the task moves forward to start at the status date. default is cleared
Interface tab - the project elements are matched in the organizer by using each element's internal ID. By selecting - the physical element names are ignored as they may differ between projects

28. Tasks are critical if slack is less than or equal to [x] days
Schedule tab - specifies that MSP schedules tasks according to their constraint dates
Interface tab - used to diplsy the side pane containing the Project Guide. this is a global setting and applies to all project - default is checked
Calculation tab - used to specify the number of days of slack MSP uses to determin critical tasks. if the number of slack days for a taks is less than or equal to the number specified here - the task is considered critical. Default is 0 days.
Calculation tab - this is for tasks that were scheduled to start after the status date but actually started early. the completed portion of the task moves back to the finish at the status date. Defaulted is cleared.

29. Require project server and workspace sites to be added to the IE Trusted sites list
Calculation tab - specifies whether calculations are done automatically or manually.
Calculation tab - specifies whether MSP recalculates the acrtive project or all open projects.
Security tab - ensures that any project server or workspace sites specified on the collaborate tab of the option dialog box will be added to the list
View Tab - used to specify whether external successor tasks are shown in the current project - default is checked

30. New tasks have estimated durations
Schedule tab - specifies that all new tasks have estimated durations.
General Tab - (this button specifically turns on all planning wizards) you can check individual messages. by default this box is cleared
General Tab - used to change cutomer feedback and document management options
General Tab - used to automatically add new resources to the resource pool and assigns them default values whenever a new resource name is entered. default is checked

31. Currency
View Tab - used to specify which type of currency is being used - default is USD
Project Information - used to specify the start date of the current project. - only available if the "Schedule from" drop down is "Project Start Date" MSP will calculate the finish date with ASAP constraint.
View Tab - used to specify which interface elements should be displyed or hidden. global setting - default is all are selected. - elements are - status bar - windows in taskbar - bars and shapes in gantt vies in 3d - scroll bars - entry bar - OLE lin
Schedule tab - allows rescheduling of remaining duration and work when a task slips or reports progress ahead of shedule. default - checked

32. Fiscal year starts in
Calendar Tab - used to specify the month that begins the fiscal year. MSP displays years based on fiscal year. Default is January
View Tab - used to specify whether the links between projects dialog box should appear when the current project opens and has links to other projects - default is checked
Schedule tab - for any new task - determines how project recalculates the three related fields - work - duration - and units when one is value is edited
Project Information - used to specify whether to project is scheduled from a project start date or a project finish date. default is start date

33. Use internal IDs to match different-language or renamed ORganizer items between projects

34. Default view
View Tab - used to specify the format for displaying dates in all project files. Default format is Mon 1/23/02
Calculation tab - MSP will automatically update resource status (Actual - remaining work or cost) whenever you update task status default is checked
View Tab - used to specify the view that is diplayed at startup - Default is Gantt Chart
General Tab - used to specify the overtime pay rate for new resources. can be overridden by typing a different rate in the resource form view - resource information dialog box or resource sheet. default is $0/h

35. Macro security
Security tab - used to set the security level (very high - high - medium or low) default is HIgh - indicating that only signed macros from trusted sources are allowed to run
General Tab - used to specify the overtime pay rate for new resources. can be overridden by typing a different rate in the resource form view - resource information dialog box or resource sheet. default is $0/h
View Tab - used to specify which type of currency is being used - default is USD
Schedule tab - it displays a question mark for estimated duration. default - checked

36. Project Guide Functionality and layout page
Used to specify whether the side pane displays the project default main page or a custom page developed by the organization
Project Information - used to specify the base calendar to be used for the proejct calendar
Project Information - used to indicate how readily tasks in the current project are delayed whe resources are leveled across multiple projects. a number between 0 and 1000. the higher the number the higher the priority
Calendar Tab - used to define the number of hours assigns to a task when a duration of one week is entered. default is 40

37. Show outline number
General Tab - used to display the user name entered when project was installed (the user name can be changed by typing a new name in this box.
View Tab - used to display the outline number next to each task name - default is cleared
Security tab - ensures that any project server or workspace sites specified on the collaborate tab of the option dialog box will be added to the list
Schedule tab - it displays a question mark for estimated duration. default - checked

38. Advice from planning wizard
Calculation tab - used to specify the number of days of slack MSP uses to determin critical tasks. if the number of slack days for a taks is less than or equal to the number specified here - the task is considered critical. Default is 0 days.
General Tab - (this button specifically turns on all planning wizards) you can check individual messages. by default this box is cleared
View Tab - used to specify whether MSP would accept and automatically update chanes to task dependencies between projects. default is checked. (only available when "Show Link between project dialog box on open" is cleared
View Tab - used to indent the names of subtasks in the task name - default is checked

39. Split in progress tasks
General Tab - used to set the number of change leverls a user can undo and redo - default is 20
Project Information - used to specify the start date of the current project. - only available if the "Schedule from" drop down is "Project Start Date" MSP will calculate the finish date with ASAP constraint.
Schedule tab - allows rescheduling of remaining duration and work when a task slips or reports progress ahead of shedule. default - checked
View Tab - used to display the outline number next to each task name - default is cleared

40. Calendar
Interface tab - used to specify wheter the side pane displys the project guide content that comes with Projec tor customer content that your organization has developed.
Project Information - used to specify the base calendar to be used for the proejct calendar
View Tab - it is used to specify the number of digits that should appear after the decimal - default is 2
Schedule tab - when checked - automatically links tasks again when a user cuts - moves - or inserts them. this applies only to contiguous finish to start task relationships. default/checked

41. Default standard rate
View Tab - used to display outline symbols next to each task name (A plus sign is displayed next to rolled up summary tasks and a minus sign next to summary tasks showing their subtasks) By default is checked.
Schedule tab - default for Unit of time (Minutes - hours - days - weeks - or month) in Duration
Schedule tab - it displays a question mark for estimated duration. default - checked
General Tab - used to specify the standard pay rate for new resources. can be overridden by typing a different rate in the resource form view - resource information dialog box or resource sheet. default is $0/h

42. Autolink inserted or moved tasks
View Tab - used to specify the view that is diplayed at startup - Default is Gantt Chart
Calculation tab - user can specify whether % complete or Physical % Complete should be used for earned value analysis in this project
Schedule tab - when checked - automatically links tasks again when a user cuts - moves - or inserts them. this applies only to contiguous finish to start task relationships. default/checked
View Tab - used to display the outline number next to each task name - default is cleared

43. Default task type
Schedule tab - for any new task - determines how project recalculates the three related fields - work - duration - and units when one is value is edited
Calendar Tab - used to define the number of datys assigned to a task when a duration of one month is entered. Default is 20
Project Information - used to open the project statistics dialog box. is used to review scheduled and actual start and finish date - durations - work and cost.
View Tab - used to specify whether external successor tasks are shown in the current project - default is checked

44. Current date
View Tab - used to specify the view that is diplayed at startup - Default is Gantt Chart
View Tab - used to specify whether MSP would accept and automatically update chanes to task dependencies between projects. default is checked. (only available when "Show Link between project dialog box on open" is cleared
General Tab - used to automatically add new resources to the resource pool and assigns them default values whenever a new resource name is entered. default is checked
Project Information - used to specify the current date. by default this is the computer date and time

45. Updating task status updates resource status
Calculation tab - specifies that MSP calculates actual costs automatically based upon resource rates - per-use resourcee costs and fixed task costs. If checked - a user cannot enter any additional acutal cost until the task is 100% complete. Default
Project Information - used to specify the status date. The status date is used to perform earned value calculations - identify the complete through date in the Update project dialog box. and place progressline. if the status date is set to NA then cu
Calculation tab - MSP will automatically update resource status (Actual - remaining work or cost) whenever you update task status default is checked
Calendar Tab - used to define the number of hours assigned whan a duration of one day is entered - default is 8h

46. Calculate
Calculation tab - specifies whether MSP recalculates the acrtive project or all open projects.
Project Information - used to specify the finish date of the current project. only available if the "Schedule from" drop down is "Project Finish date" MSP will calculat the start date with ALAP constraints
Calculation tab - this is for tasks that were scheduled to start after the status date but actually started early. the completed portion of the task moves back to the finish at the status date. Defaulted is cleared.
Calculation tab - specifies whether calculations are done automatically or manually.

47. Week starts on
View Tab - used to indent the names of subtasks in the task name - default is checked
Calculation tab - goes with "move end of completed parts after status date back to status date". The remaining portion of the task moves back to start at the status date otherwise it will complete as planned. by dfault is cleared
Calendar Tab - used to specify the day of the week on twhich the scheduleing week begins
Security tab - removes the author - manager - company and last saved by fields from the properties dialog box when a project is saved. default is cleared

48. Show project summary task
Calculation tab - for tasks that were schedule to start before the status date but actually started late. remaining port of the task moves forward to start at the status date. by default is cleared
View Tab - used to specify whether a project level summary task is to be displayed. It would have an ID of 0. Default is cleared
Calculation tab - Used to specify how MSP sets the fixed cost accrual for new tasks. Accrued at the start of a task - prorated throughout - accrued at the end of a task - default is prorated
Security tab - ensures that any project server or workspace sites specified on the collaborate tab of the option dialog box will be added to the list

49. Statistics
Calendar Tab - used to specify the start time - the default setting is 8am
Project Information - used to open the project statistics dialog box. is used to review scheduled and actual start and finish date - durations - work and cost.
General Tab - used to set project to open the project information dialog box whenever a new project is created
Calculation tab - for tasks that were schedule to start before the status date but actually started late. remaining port of the task moves forward to start at the status date. by default is cleared

50. Legacy formats section
General Tab - used to automatically add new resources to the resource pool and assigns them default values whenever a new resource name is entered. default is checked
Security tab - enables a user to define how MSP shoudl handle legacy and non-default file formats. MPW formats will not open in 2007
View Tab - used to specify which type of currency is being used - default is USD
Project Information - used to open the project statistics dialog box. is used to review scheduled and actual start and finish date - durations - work and cost.