Add Project

Explanation

Use this activity to add an existing project to a project deliverable definition or create a new project by using an assistant.

Prerequisites

A project deliverables definition should be created.

System Effects

A project is added to the project deliverables definition.

Window

Project Deliverables Definition

Related Window Descriptions

Project Deliverables Definition
Define Project Information

Procedure

Add an existing project:

1. Open the Project Deliverables Definition window.
2. Query for the project deliverables definition for which you want to add a project.
3. Click the Project Information tab and create a new record (F5).
4. Enter a Project ID or select from List of Values.
5. Save the changes.
    

Create a new project:

1. Open the Project Deliverables Definition window.
2. Search for the project deliverables definition for which you want to add a project.
3. Click the Project Information tab.
4. Right-click and then click Create New Project. The Create Project assistant will open.
5. Enter the mandatory information in the first step. If you select the Copy Existing Project check box, the Copy Project assistant will start directly after the steps in the Create Project assistant is completed.
6. Click Next to proceed to the next step in the assistant, or click Finish to create the project with the defined information at any time.
7. In the Project Deliverables Definition/Project Information tab, right-click and click Project Navigator.

A project plan can now be further defined with sub projects and activities, as described here: [To Project Planning] [To Project Execution] [To Project Conclusion]

Note: To help you keep track of your progress, the six windows in the assistant are numbered consecutively. Depending on the options that you select, some of the subsequent steps may be disabled. The assistant will automatically guide you through the steps that you need to complete.