Create Parallel Consolidation Structure Node
Explanation
This activity is used to create and connect a new node in a parallel
consolidation structure.
Prerequisites
In order to perform this activity, a parallel consolidation structure should
exist.
System Effects
As a result of this activity, a new node is created with a connection to the
parallel consolidation structure.
Window
Parallel Consolidation Structure
Related Window Descriptions
Parallel Consolidation
Structure
Create Node
Procedure
To create a new node in a parallel consolidation structure:
- Open the Parallel Consolidation Structure window and
search for the parallel consolidation structure for which the new node
should be created.
- Right-click on the node (or top node) to which the new node should be
connected and click Create New Node to open the Create New Node
dialog box.
- Enter an ID for the node in the Node field.
- Enter a description for the node in the Description field.
- Enter the date on which the event took place in the Event Date
field.
- Modify the value displayed in the Period field if required. (Note:
A value is automatically displayed when the event date is entered.)
- Enter a description in the Comment field if required.
- Double click on the Notes check box, if you want to enter notes
about the creation of the new node.
- Click OK.
To create a new node as the top node:
- Perform steps 1-4 of the previous procedure.
- Select the Create as Top Node check box. (Note: The
Node Above field is automatically cleared when you select this check
box.)
- Perform steps 5-8 of the previous procedure.
- Click OK.