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1. Calculate
Security tab - enables a user to define how MSP shoudl handle legacy and non-default file formats. MPW formats will not open in 2007
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
Calculation tab - specifies whether MSP recalculates the acrtive project or all open projects.
View Tab - used to specify whether external predecessor tasks are show in the current project - default is checked

2. Currency
Schedule tab - specifies that MSP schedules tasks according to their constraint dates
View Tab - used to specify which type of currency is being used - default is USD
Schedule tab - default for Unit of time (Minutes - hours - days - weeks - or month) in Duration
Project Information - used to specify the base calendar to be used for the proejct calendar

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

4. Show outline symbol
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.
View Tab - used to specify the view that is diplayed at startup - Default is Gantt Chart
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)
Calculation tab - user can specify whether % complete or Physical % Complete should be used for earned value analysis in this project

5. Date format
General Tab - used to set the number of change leverls a user can undo and redo - default is 20
View Tab - used to specify the position of the currency symbol. default is just before amount
View Tab - used to specify the format for displaying dates in all project files. Default format is Mon 1/23/02
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.

6. Symbol
Interface tab - used to specify that the delete indicator should appear in the indicators field if the text in the task name or resource name field is deleted - default is checked
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.
Calculation tab - used to recalculate based on the calculation mode and calculate options.
View Tab - used to specify which currency symbol to be used - default is $

7. Inserted project are calculated like summary tasks
Schedule tab - causes MSP displays messages about schedule inconsistencies - Default is checked
Calendar Tab - used to specify the start time - the default setting is 8am
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.
View Tab - used to specify whether external successor tasks are shown in the current project - default is checked

8. Show that tasks have estimated durations
Schedule tab - it displays a question mark for estimated duration. default - checked
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
General Tab - used to change cutomer feedback and document management options
Interface tab - used to specify that the feedback triangle should appear in a corner of tasks name field if the task's start date or finish dates is changed. default is checked.

9. Indent name
View Tab - used to indent the names of subtasks in the task name - default is checked
Calendar Tab - used to specify the start time - the default setting is 8am
View Tab - used to specify which type of currency is being used - default is USD
Schedule tab - specifies that all new tasks have estimated durations.

10. Updating task status updates resource status
Interface tab - used to specify that the feedback triangle should appear in a corner of tasks name field if the task's start date or finish dates is changed. default is checked.
Calculation tab - MSP will automatically update resource status (Actual - remaining work or cost) whenever you update task status default is checked
Calculation tab - specifies whether calculations are done automatically or manually.
Calculation tab - user can specify whether % complete or Physical % Complete should be used for earned value analysis in this project

11. Actual costs are always calculated by MSP
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
Calculation tab - user can specify whether % complete or Physical % Complete should be used for earned value analysis in this project
Calendar Tab - used to specify the day of the week on twhich the scheduleing week begins
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

12. Tasks are critical if slack is less than or equal to [x] days
Security tab - enables a user to define how MSP shoudl handle legacy and non-default file formats. MPW formats will not open in 2007
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 - 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.

13. Legacy formats section
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
Security tab - enables a user to define how MSP shoudl handle legacy and non-default file formats. MPW formats will not open in 2007
Interface tab - used to specify that the feedback triangle should appear in a corner of the duration field or the task name field if task's work - units - or duration is changed. Default is checked
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

14. And move start of remaining parts back to status date
Calendar Tab - used to define the number of hours assigned whan a duration of one day is entered - default is 8h
Schedule tab - causes MSP displays messages about schedule inconsistencies - 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
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

15. New tasks have estimated durations
View Tab - used to specify which type of currency is being used - default is USD
View Tab - used to display the outline number next to each task name - default is cleared
View Tab - used to specify whether external predecessor tasks are show in the current project - default is checked
Schedule tab - specifies that all new tasks have estimated durations.

16. Earned value
Calculation tab - user can specify whether % complete or Physical % Complete should be used for earned value analysis in this project
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
Interface tab - used to specify that the feedback triangle should appear in a corner of tasks name field if the task's start date or finish dates is changed. default is checked.
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

17. Default task type
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
Interface tab - used to specify that the feedback triangle should appear in a corner of the duration field or the task name field if task's work - units - or duration is changed. 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
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

18. Move start of remaining parts before status date forward to status date
Schedule tab - specifies that new tasks are scheduled such that the work on the task remains constant as a user adds or removes assignments. - if checked - adding or removing resource assignments on a fixed units taks has no effect on task duration.
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
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
Calculation tab - user can specify whether % complete or Physical % Complete should be used for earned value analysis in this project

19. 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 specify the month that begins the fiscal year. MSP displays years based on fiscal year. Default is January
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
Project Information - used to specify the current date. by default this is the computer date and time

20. Prompt for project infor for new projects
View Tab - used to specify whether external predecessor tasks are show in the current project - default is checked
General Tab - used to set project to open the project information dialog box whenever a new project is created
Calendar Tab - used to specify the end time - default setting is 5pm
View Tab - used to specify the type of calendar- default is Gregorian 12 month calend start on January 1

21. Open last file on startup
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.
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.
General Tab - automatically opens the last proejct file that was used. Default is cleared (if cleared project creates a new project whenever it starts)
General Tab - (this button specifically turns on all planning wizards) you can check individual messages. by default this box is cleared

22. Show links between projects dialog box on open
Schedule tab - default for Unit of time (Minutes - hours - days - weeks - or month) in Duration
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
General Tab - used to turn on autofilter automatically when a new project is created - default is cleared
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

23. Show outline number
View Tab - used to display the outline number next to each task name - default is cleared
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 indent the names of subtasks in the task name - default is checked
Project Information - used to specify the current date. by default this is the computer date and time

24. Split in progress tasks
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
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 - default for Unit of time (Minutes - hours - days - weeks - or month) in Duration
Schedule tab - allows rescheduling of remaining duration and work when a task slips or reports progress ahead of shedule. default - checked

25. Edits to work - units - or duration

26. Default standard rate
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 - whether to show resource assignment units as decimal or percentage. Default - percentage
Calculation tab - used to recalculate based on the calculation mode and calculate options.
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

27. Undo levels
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
Schedule tab - specifies that new tasks are scheduled such that the work on the task remains constant as a user adds or removes assignments. - if checked - adding or removing resource assignments on a fixed units taks has no effect on task duration.
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 - used to set the number of change leverls a user can undo and redo - default is 20

28. Hours per week
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 specify whether the links between projects dialog box should appear when the current project opens and has links to other projects - default is checked
View Tab - used to indent the names of subtasks in the task name - default is checked
Calendar Tab - used to specify the end time - default setting is 5pm

29. 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
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.
View Tab - used to specify which currency symbol to be used - default is $
Calendar Tab - used to specify the start time - the default setting is 8am

30. Automatically add new resources and task
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
Calculation tab - user can specify whether % complete or Physical % Complete should be used for earned value analysis in this project
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
View Tab - used to indent the names of subtasks in the task name - default is checked

31. Decimal digits
Used to specify whether the side pane displays the project default main page or a custom page developed by the organization
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
View Tab - it is used to specify the number of digits that should appear after the decimal - default is 2
Schedule tab - default for Unit of time (Minutes - hours - days - weeks - or month) in Duration

32. Week starts on
Calendar Tab - used to define the number of hours assigned whan a duration of one day is entered - default is 8h
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.
Calendar Tab - used to specify the day of the week on twhich the scheduleing week begins
Schedule tab - for any new task - determines how project recalculates the three related fields - work - duration - and units when one is value is edited

33. Tasks will always honor their constraint dates
Schedule tab - specifies that MSP schedules tasks according to their constraint dates
View Tab - used to specify whether external successor tasks are shown in the current project - default is checked
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
Project Information - used to specify the base calendar to be used for the proejct calendar

34. Calculate multiple critcial paths
Calculation tab - specifies whether calculations are done automatically or manually.
Calculation tab - MSP will automatically update resource status (Actual - remaining work or cost) whenever you update task status default is checked
Calculation tab - specifies that MSP should calculate and display a critical path for each independent network of tasks. 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

35. display project guide
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
Calendar Tab - used to define the number of hours assigned whan a duration of one day is entered - default is 8h
Interface tab - used to specify that the feedback triangle should appear in a corner of the duration field or the task name field if task's work - units - or duration is changed. Default is checked
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.

36. Days per month
Schedule tab - default for Unit of time (Minutes - hours - days - weeks - or month) in Duration
Calendar Tab - used to define the number of datys assigned to a task when a duration of one month is entered. Default is 20
Schedule tab - specifies that all new tasks have estimated durations.
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

37. Start date
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
Calendar Tab - used to specify the month that begins the fiscal year. MSP displays years based on fiscal year. Default is January
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.
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.

38. Show summary tasks
Schedule tab - specifies that MSP schedules tasks according to their constraint dates
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
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 display summary tasks. default is check

39. Hours per day
View Tab - used to indent the names of subtasks in the task name - default is checked
Calendar Tab - used to specify the day of the week on twhich the scheduleing week begins
View Tab - it is used to specify the number of digits that should appear after the decimal - default is 2
Calendar Tab - used to define the number of hours assigned whan a duration of one day is entered - default is 8h

40. Duration is entered in
General Tab - used to set project to open the project information dialog box whenever a new project is created
Schedule tab - default for Unit of time (Minutes - hours - days - weeks - or month) in Duration
Calendar Tab - used to specify the end time - default setting is 5pm
View Tab - used to specify whether external successor tasks are shown in the current project - default is checked

41. Fiscal year starts in
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
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
Calendar Tab - used to specify the month that begins the fiscal year. MSP displays years based on fiscal year. Default is January
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)

42. Current date
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
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
Project Information - used to specify the current date. by default this is the computer date and time
View Tab - it is used to specify the number of digits that should appear after the decimal - default is 2

43. Default overtime rate
View Tab - used to specify the position of the currency symbol. default is just before amount
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
Calendar Tab - used to define the number of datys assigned to a task when a duration of one month is entered. Default is 20
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

44. Statistics
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.
Interface tab - used to specify that the feedback triangle should appear in a corner of the duration field or the task name field if task's work - units - or duration is changed. Default is checked
View Tab - used to specify which currency symbol to be used - default is $
Calculation tab - specifies that MSP should calculate and display a critical path for each independent network of tasks. default is cleared

45. Resource Assignments
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.
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 - 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
Schedule tab - for any new task - determines how project recalculates the three related fields - work - duration - and units when one is value is edited

46. Move end of completed parts after status date back to status date
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 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
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.
Calendar Tab - used to specify the start time - the default setting is 8am

47. Work is entered in
Schedule tab - default for Unit of time (Minutes - hours - days - weeks - or month) in Work
View Tab - used to indent the names of subtasks in the task name - default is checked
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
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

48. Calculation mode
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
View Tab - used to specify the position of the currency symbol. default is just before amount
Schedule tab - default for Unit of time (Minutes - hours - days - weeks - or month) in Duration
Calculation tab - specifies whether calculations are done automatically or manually.

49. Macro security
Schedule tab - whether to show resource assignment units as decimal or percentage. Default - percentage
View Tab - used to specify which type of currency is being used - default is USD
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
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

50. New tasks are effort driven
Project Information - used to specify the base calendar to be used for the proejct calendar
Schedule tab - specifies that new tasks are scheduled such that the work on the task remains constant as a user adds or removes assignments. - if checked - adding or removing resource assignments on a fixed units taks has no effect on task duration.
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
Calendar Tab - used to specify the start time - the default setting is 8am