Tekla Structures

Task Manager User Guide

Product version 16.0

December 2009

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Contents

Conventions used in this guide ........................................................................................................................... 3

1 Introduction to Task Manager .................................................................. 7

2 Installing and running Task Manager ...................................................... 9

2.1 Installation............................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Starting Task Manager ........................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Exiting Task Manager ............................................................................................................................. 9

3 Task Manager user interface .................................................................. 11

3.1 Task list................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.2 Gantt chart ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Gantt chart symbols ......................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 How to run commands.......................................................................................................................... 13

4 Changing view settings .......................................................................... 15

4.1 Enlarging icons ..................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Showing and hiding task list items........................................................................................................ 15
4.3 Keeping Task Manager window on top................................................................................................. 16
4.4 Modifying Gantt chart appearance........................................................................................................ 16
4.5 Modifying Gantt chart timescale ........................................................................................................... 16
4.6 Modifying Gantt chart colors ................................................................................................................. 17
4.7 Modifying the appearance of dates and months................................................................................... 17

5 Creating and modifying tasks ................................................................ 19

5.1 Creating tasks....................................................................................................................................... 19
5.2 Creating subtasks ................................................................................................................................. 20
5.3 Creating milestones .............................................................................................................................. 20
5.4 Modifying tasks ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Modifying task properties ................................................................................................................. 21
Modifying task duration .................................................................................................................... 22
Modifying start date.......................................................................................................................... 23

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 Modifying the list of task types ......................................................................................................... 23
Modifying the list of contractors........................................................................................................ 24
Defining additional information for a task ......................................................................................... 24
Managing dates of individual objects ............................................................................................... 24
Defining the order of objects in tasks ............................................................................................... 25
Defining production rate for tasks .................................................................................................... 25
5.5 Saving tasks ......................................................................................................................................... 26
5.6 Removing tasks .................................................................................................................................... 26
5.7 Selecting multiple tasks ........................................................................................................................ 26
5.8 Arranging tasks..................................................................................................................................... 27

6 Linking tasks to the model ..................................................................... 29

6.1 Adding objects to tasks......................................................................................................................... 29
6.2 Removing objects from tasks................................................................................................................ 30
6.3 Copying objects to another task ........................................................................................................... 30
6.4 Linking tasks to user-defined attributes ................................................................................................ 30

7 Viewing tasks........................................................................................... 33
7.1 Highlighting a task ................................................................................................................................ 33
7.2 Viewing related tasks............................................................................................................................ 34
7.3 Viewing related model objects .............................................................................................................. 34
7.4 Filtering visible tasks............................................................................................................................. 34
7.5 Creating a view or selection filter for tasks ........................................................................................... 35

8 Managing task dependencies................................................................. 37

8.1 Task dependencies............................................................................................................................... 37
8.2 Creating a dependency between tasks................................................................................................. 38
8.3 Modifying a dependency between tasks............................................................................................... 38
8.4 Removing a dependency between tasks .............................................................................................. 39

9 Managing scenarios ................................................................................ 41

9.1 Creating scenarios................................................................................................................................ 41
9.2 Removing scenarios ............................................................................................................................. 42

10 Customizing the calendar....................................................................... 43

10.1 Non-working time.................................................................................................................................. 43
10.2 Adding non-working time to the calendar ............................................................................................. 43
10.3 Removing non-working time from the calendar .................................................................................... 44

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 10.4 Importing a holiday file .......................................................................................................................... 44
10.5 Importing calendar information.............................................................................................................. 44

11 Visualizing project status ....................................................................... 47

11.1 Example: Creating object groups.......................................................................................................... 47
11.2 Example: Creating object representation settings................................................................................. 48
11.3 Example: Visualizing the task schedule ................................................................................................ 49

12 Importing and exporting tasks............................................................... 51

12.1 Imported task information...................................................................................................................... 51
12.2 Importing tasks...................................................................................................................................... 51
12.3 Exporting tasks...................................................................................................................................... 52
12.4 Importing task types.............................................................................................................................. 52
12.5 Exporting task types.............................................................................................................................. 53

13 Printing task schedules .......................................................................... 55

13.1 Task information reports ....................................................................................................................... 55
13.2 Previewing a schedule before printing .................................................................................................. 55
13.3 Printing a schedule................................................................................................................................ 56

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1 Introduction to Task
Manager

Task Manager is a tool for contractors, sub-contractors, and project managers. Task Manager
allows you to incorporate time-sensitive data into 3D Tekla Structures models and to control
the schedule at various stages and levels of detail throughout the project.
With Task Manager, you can create, store and manage scheduled tasks, and link the tasks to
their corresponding model objects. On the basis of the tasks, you can create customizable
model views and comprehensive 4D simulations of the progression of the project.
You can create tasks interactively or by importing tasks from external project management
tools such as Microsoft Office Project or Primavera P6. The import functionality allows you to
preserve any schedules that you have created outside the model environment, and thereby
maintain schedule intelligence and organization. You can supplement imported schedules with
more detail in Task Manager.
The above workflow matches what can be found in a normal project delivery – an increasing
awareness of activities that support higher level project objectives and milestones. Task
Manager gives you a logical storage space for this information, and helps you extend schedule
control into powerful 3D representations.

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 2 Installing and running Task
Manager

This section explains how to install and run Task Manager.

Task Manager is included in the Full and Construction Management

configurations only.

Contents • Installation (p. 9)

• Starting Task Manager (p. 9)
• Exiting Task Manager (p. 9)

2.1 Installation
Task Manager is delivered with your Tekla Structures product package as a part of the Full and
Construction Management configurations. No special installation is required.

2.2 Starting Task Manager

To start Task Manager:
1. Start Tekla Structures with the Full or Construction Management configuration.
2. On the Tools menu, click Task Manager...

2.3 Exiting Task Manager

To exit Task Manager:

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 • Click File > Close or the button in the upper right corner.

You do not need to save the tasks separately when exiting Task Manager.
When you save the model in Tekla Structures, the related tasks are
automatically saved with the model.

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 3 Task Manager user
interface

This section introduces the Task Manager user interface and explains how to run commands in
Task Manager.

Contents • Task list (p. 11)

• Gantt chart (p. 11)
• How to run commands (p. 13)

3.1 Task list

The task list contains all the tasks included in the current Tekla Structures model and shows the

properties of each task. If the task list is not visible in Task Manager, click View > Task
List.

See also Modifying task properties (p. 21)

Modifying tasks (p. 20)
Showing and hiding task list items (p. 15)

3.2 Gantt chart

The Gantt chart shows the timescale of the project. If the Gantt chart is not visible, click
View > Gantt Chart.

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See also Gantt chart symbols (p. 12)
Modifying Gantt chart appearance (p. 16)

Gantt chart symbols

The following symbols are used in the Gantt chart:

Symbol Description More information

Task that is not linked to any Adding objects to tasks (p.
model object. 29)

Planned start and end dates.

Actual start and end dates.

Completeness of the task.

Summary task. Summary tasks Creating subtasks (p. 20)

can contain other summary tasks
as subtasks.
Dependency between tasks. Task dependencies (p. 37)

Milestone. Creating milestones (p. 20)

Locked task. The task is marked as locked

in the task list.

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3.3 How to run commands
To run a command in Task Manager, do one of the following:
• Click the appropriate icon. If the icon contains more than one command, click the icon
and then select a command from the pop-up menu that appears:

• In the task list, select the task you want to modify; then right-click and select a command
from the pop-up menu.

See also Selecting multiple tasks (p. 26)

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 4 Changing view settings

This section explains how to change some general view settings in Task Manager.

Contents • Enlarging icons (p. 15)

• Showing and hiding task list items (p. 15)
• Keeping Task Manager window on top (p. 16)
• Modifying Gantt chart appearance (p. 16)
• Modifying Gantt chart timescale (p. 16)
• Modifying Gantt chart colors (p. 17)
• Modifying the appearance of dates and months (p. 17)

4.1 Enlarging icons

You can enlarge the icons in Task Manager by using the Large Icons option.
To enlarge the icons:

• Click View > Large Icons.

4.2 Showing and hiding task list items

You can define which task list items are visible.
To show or hide task list items:

1. Click View > Task List Items.

2. Click any of the task list items to show or hide them.
A check mark in front of the item indicates that the item is visible.

See also Task list (p. 11)

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4.3 Keeping Task Manager window on top
You can have Task Manager always stay on top of other windows on the screen by using the
Stay On Top option.
To keep Task Manager on top of other windows:

• Click View > Stay On Top.

4.4 Modifying Gantt chart appearance

To modify the appearance of the Gantt chart:

1. Click View > Gantt Chart Settings.

2. Click any of the options to switch them on or off. A check mark in front of the
option indicates that it is visible.

To Do this
Show or hide the name of the Click Contractors.
contractor assigned to the task
Show or hide non-working days Click Non-Working Days.
Show or hide the actual start and end Click Actual Dates.
dates
You must define the actual start and end dates in
the task list to be able to show them in the Gantt
chart.
Show or hide the planned start and end Click Planned Dates.
dates

See also Gantt chart (p. 11)

Gantt chart symbols (p. 12)

4.5 Modifying Gantt chart timescale

You can change the timescale in the Gantt chart and zoom to selected tasks.
To modify the timescale of the Gantt chart, do one of the following:

• Click Change the timescale of the Gantt chart and select the timescale setting.
You have the following options:
• Days/Hours
• Weeks/Days
• Months/Weeks
• Quarters/Months
• Years/Quarters

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 • On the Gantt chart, hold down the right mouse button.
• To make the timescale wider, for example from weeks to months, drag the mouse to
the right.
• To make the timescale narrower, for example from weeks to days, drag the mouse to
the left.

To zoom to a task in the Gantt chart, select a task and press Ctrl + 1.
To zoom back to the whole scenario, press Ctrl + 2.
To place the Gantt chart symbol of the selected task in the middle of the
chart, press Ctrl + 3.

See also Gantt chart (p. 11)

Gantt chart symbols (p. 12)

4.6 Modifying Gantt chart colors

You can change the colors of Gantt chart symbols for tasks linked to the model, tasks not linked
to the model, and actual dates.
To modify the colors of Gantt chart symbols:

1. Click View > Set Colors....

2. Click the color you want to change.
3. Select a color in the Color dialog box.
4. Click OK to close the dialog box.

See also Gantt chart (p. 11)

Gantt chart symbols (p. 12)

4.7 Modifying the appearance of dates and months

Task Manager shows the dates and months as defined in Windows regional and language
settings.
To change how dates and months are shown:
1. Click Start > Control Panel.
2. Go to Regional and Language options and select the format you wish to use.
3. Click OK.

See also Task list (p. 11)

Gantt chart (p. 11)
Modifying Gantt chart appearance (p. 16)

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 5 Creating and modifying
tasks

This section explains how to create, modify and remove tasks.

Contents • Creating tasks (p. 19)

• Creating subtasks (p. 20)
• Creating milestones (p. 20)
• Modifying tasks (p. 20)
• Saving tasks (p. 26)
• Removing tasks (p. 26)
• Selecting multiple tasks (p. 26)
• Arranging tasks (p. 27)

5.1 Creating tasks

Each new task must have at least a name and a planned timeline. The task is usually linked to
some model objects. You can also define other properties such as a task type, contractor
responsible for the task, actual timeline for completing the task, and completeness percentage.
To create a new task, do one of the following:
• In Tekla Structures, select one or more model objects, then right-click and select Task >
Create Task from the pop-up menu.
The task is automatically linked to the selected model objects.

• In Task Manager, click Create task.

You can now link the task to one or more model objects.

If the task list already contains tasks, Task Manager uses the properties
of the selected task as a basis when creating new tasks.

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 If the newly created task is not shown in Task Manager, click anywhere
in the task list to update the view.

You can use the Model Organizer when creating tasks. Select logical
areas and object types in the Model Organizer. In Task Manager, select
a task, right-click and select Add selected objects.
Model Organizer is included in the Full and Construction Management
configurations only.

See also Modifying tasks (p. 20)

Adding objects to tasks (p. 29)
Importing and exporting tasks (p. 51)
Selecting objects

5.2 Creating subtasks

To create a subtask:
1. In the task list, select the task under which you want to create subtasks.

2. Click Create subtask.

5.3 Creating milestones

Milestones are specific reference points that can be used to show important events in the
schedule. In Task Manager, a milestone is a task with zero duration.
To create a milestone, do one of the following:
• In the Gantt chart, drag the task bar of a task to zero duration.
• Select a task in the task list. Right-click and select Task Information.... Then select the
Mark task as milestone check box.

The task bar turns into a diamond shape.

5.4 Modifying tasks

To modify an existing task:
1. Select a task in the task list.
2. Right-click and select Task Information... to display the current properties of the task.
If you have selected multiple tasks, only the common properties are shown in the dialog
box. The properties that have different values are shown as <Not equal>.

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 3. Modify the properties. For more information on the options, see Modifying task
properties (p. 21).
4. Click Modify to apply the changes.
5. Click OK to close the dialog box.

Alternatively, you can modify tasks directly in the task list.

To modify a task property, click the field to activate it and then enter a
new value. With some task properties you need to select the value from a
list.
To modify a date field, click the field. Click the down arrow and
select a date from the pop-up calendar that appears.

The gray fields in the task list cannot be modified. Task Manager selects
or clears these check boxes automatically depending on the task
properties.

See also Selecting multiple tasks (p. 26)

Modifying task properties

You can modify task properties in the Task Information dialog box. Some of the properties can
also be modified directly in the task list.
To modify task properties, do any of the following:

To Do this
Name a task Click the Name field in the task list, and then enter a name.
Select a task type Click the Task Type list in the task list and select a task
type.
Modify a task type Click the Task Types... button to open the Task Types
dialog box.
Select a contractor Click the Contractor list in the task list and select a
contractor.
Define a contractor Click the Contractors... button to open the Contractors
dialog box.
Mark a task as a milestone Select the Mark task as milestone check box.
Task Manager selects this check box automatically if you
set the task duration to zero.
Set the planned start date Click the down arrow in the Planned Start Date list and
select a date in the pop-up calendar.
Set the planned end date Click the down arrow in the Planned End Date list and
select a date in the pop-up calendar.
Set the actual start date Click the down arrow in the Actual Start Date list and
select a date in the pop-up calendar.
Mark today as actual start Select a task in the task list. Right-click and select Mark as
date Started.

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 To Do this
Set the actual end date Click the down arrow in the Actual End Date list and
select a date in the pop-up calendar.
You can define the value only if you have already defined
the actual start date.
Mark today as the actual end Select a task in the task list. Right-click and select Mark as
date Completed.
Show the workload in Select the Relation to duration check box.
relation to duration
The workload is calculated based on the planned duration
and the available working hours (by default 7.5 hours per
day).
Define the workload Click the Workload field, and then enter the value in hours
either by typing them or using the arrows in the field.
Note that changing the workload value changes the planned
end date of the task.
Show completess percent Click the Completed field, and then enter the value in
hours either by typing them or using the arrows in the field.
These hours are user estimations, not actual working hours.
When you mark the task as complete, this value
automatically changes to 100.00%.
Mark task as locked Select a task in the task list.
Do one of the following:
• Select the Lock/unlock task check box. To show the
lock symbol for the task, click some other task.
• Press Ctrl + L.
Mark task as unlocked Select a task in the task list.
Do one of the following:
• Clear the Lock/unlock task check box. To make the
the lock symbol disappear, click some other task.
• Press Ctrl + U.

See also Modifying the list of task types (p. 23)

Modifying the list of contractors (p. 24)
Creating milestones (p. 20)

Modifying task duration

To modify the duration of a task, do one of the following:
• Place the mouse pointer over an edge of a bar in the Gantt chart. The mouse pointer
changes into a double-ended arrow. Hold down the left mouse button, and then drag the
edge to the right or left:

• Select a task in the task list. Right-click and select Task Information.... Then modify the
duration of the task.

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Modifying start date
To change the start date of a task, do one of the following:
• Place the mouse pointer over a task bar. The mouse pointer changes into an arrow cross.
Hold down the left mouse button, and then drag the bar to the right or left:

• Select a task in the task list. Right-click and select Task Information.... Then modify the
start date.
• Enter a new date in the date field in the task list.
• To change the planned start date of a summary task, click the date field and select a new
date in the dialog box that opens.
Task Manager changes the start date of the summary task and the related subtasks.
• To change the actual start date of a summary task, select the task. Right-click and select
Task Information.... Then modify the start date.
• To modify the start date of the whole project, right-click on the Gantt chart and select
Change Project Start Date. Select a new date in the dialog box that opens.
All the start dates in the current scenario are changed.

Modifying the list of task types

In the Task Types dialog box, you can create new task types, and rename and remove existing
task types. You can also define a production rate for a task type.

To modify the list of task types:

1. Select a task in the task list.
2. Right-click and select Task Information... > Task Types....
3. Do any of the following:

To Do this
Add new task types Click Add.
Change the name of task types Select a task type, click Rename, and enter a new
name.
Remove task types Select a task type and click Remove.
Link task types to user-defined Select a task type and then select a user-defined
attributes attribute from the list.
Define production rates for task Select a task type. Then select a unit, and enter the
types quantity and time.
Import task types Click Import.... Select whether to replace existing
task types or to add the imported types at the end of
the list of the existing task types.
Export task types Click Export.... Enter a file name and click Save.

See also Linking tasks to user-defined attributes (p. 30)

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Modifying the list of contractors
In the Contractors dialog box, you can add new contractors, and rename and remove existing
contractors.
To modify the list of contractors:
1. Select a task in the task list.
2. Right-click and select Task Information... > Contractors....
3. Do any of the following:

To Do this
Add new contractors Click Add and enter a name.
Change the name of a contractor Select a contractor, click Rename, and then enter a
new name.
Remove contractors Select a contractor and click Remove.

Defining additional information for a task

You can define additional information for a task, such as links to web pages, relevant
documents, project schedules, and contracts.
To define additional information for a task:
1. Select a task in the task list.
2. Right-click and select Task Information... > Additional Information.
3. Optional: Add a link to the Related documents field. Click the Browse button, select
the link to be added, and click Open. Then click Add on the Additional Information tab.
To remove a link, select it in the Related documents field and click Remove.
4. Optional: Write the information you want in the Additional information text field.
5. Click Modify to apply the changes.
6. Click OK to close the dialog box.

See also Modifying task properties (p. 21)

Managing dates of individual objects

You can manage the planned and actual dates separately for each object belonging to a task.
Make sure that you have defined task types and linked them to user-defined attributes for
planned and actual dates.
To define planned and actual dates for individual objects:
1. Select a task in the task list.
2. Select a task type in the Task Type list.
3. Right-click the task and select Task Information... > Manage Dates of Individual
Objects.
The objects belonging to the selected task are shown in the dialog box.
4. Select the date for an object in the Planned date or Actual date list.
You can define both the planned and actual date, or only either of them. The information
you define here is also shown when you open the properties of the object in Tekla
Structures.

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 If you link an object to a user-defined attribute, you are recommended to
keep the object within one scenario. If the dates in a task change, the
user-defined attribute dates change as well. The changed dates are then
used in all the scenarios the object belongs to.

5. Click Modify to apply the changes.

6. Click OK to close the dialog box.

See also Modifying task properties (p. 21)

Defining the order of objects in tasks

You can define and save the order in which objects are stored in tasks.
To define the order of objects in a task:
1. Select a task in the task list.
2. Right-click and select Task Information... > Manage Dates of Individual Objects.
3. Define the order of objects belonging to the task in any of the following ways:
a Drag the objects in the list manually to the desired order.
b Click a column heading to sort the objects.
c Select the objects in the list, click Select order from model, and in the model,
click the objects in the desired order.
You can use all of the above when defining the order within one task.

You can show the order information in the model. In the Manage Dates
of Individual Objects dialog box, select one or more objects and press
Ctrl + D. The order information is shown on the selected objects in the
model. For example, 2-1 means the object belongs to the second task in
the task list and that it is the first object in the task.
To clear the numbers from the model, right-click and select Update
Window.

When you define the cast-in-place work order or work groups within a
task, the Custom Inquiry tool is useful for planning the appropriate
quantities for each group or lot.

Defining production rate for tasks

You can define a production rate for tasks. First, define a production rate for a task type and
then assign the task type to a task.
To define a production rate for a task:
1. Select a task in the task list.
2. Right-click and select Task Information... > Task Types....
3. Select a task type in the list.
If the task list is empty, click Add to enter a new task type.
4. Select a unit in the Unit column for calculating the production rate.
The default unit is PIECES.

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 5. Enter the quantity and time.
By default, quantity and time is units per one hour. However, you can set the time to be,
for example, the length of the working shift.
6. Click OK to close the Task Types and the Task Information dialog boxes.
7. In the task list, select the task type for the task.
8. Click the task list to show the rate in the Planned Production Rate column.
When you assign the task type for a task, the production rate is shown in the Planned
Production Rate column in the task list. It is also useful show the overall quantity for a task,
for example the number of objects or the size of an area linked to the task. To do this, click

View > Task List Items > Quantity.

To show the actual production rate in the task list, click View >
Task List Items > Actual Production Rate.

If you change the duration of the task, the production rate is changed.
Also, if you change the production rate, the duration of the task is
changed.

See also Modifying the list of task types (p. 23)

5.5 Saving tasks

Task Manager is part of the Tekla Structures product. When you save the model in Tekla
Structures, the related tasks are automatically saved with the model. You cannot save tasks
directly through the Task Manager user interface.

5.6 Removing tasks

To remove a task:
1. Select a task in the task list.
2. Right-click and select Delete.
3. Click Yes to confirm.

See also Selecting multiple tasks (p. 26)

5.7 Selecting multiple tasks

To select multiple tasks at a time, do one of the following:
• Drag across the rows that you want to select.

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 • Click a single row, and then hold down the Ctrl key while you click other rows that you
want to select.
• Click the first row of the selection and then hold down the Shift key while you click the
last row of the selection.

5.8 Arranging tasks

There are several ways to arrange tasks in Task Manager. You can change the order and
hierarchy of tasks, and the sort order of columns. When you move a task, the related subtasks
are also moved to the new location.

To Do this
Change the order of tasks
Select a task and click Move task up or

Move task down until the task is in the

desired location.
Place tasks in hierarchical order To make a summary task or change a subtask to a

task, select a task and click Decrease

indent.

To make a subtask, select a task and click

Increase indent.
Expand task hierarchies
Select a task and click Expand task
hierarchies. This expands the hierarchies that are
on the same level.
To expand the hierarchies of all tasks, hold down

the Ctrl key and click Expand task

hierarchies.
Collapse task hierarchies
Select a summary task and click Collapse
task hierarchies. This collapses the hierarchies
that are on the same level.
To collapse the hierarchies of all tasks, hold down
the Ctrl key and click Collapse task
hierarchies.
Change the sort order of tasks Click the column heading you want to sort by.
To reverse the sort order, click the column heading
again.
When Task Manager is opened, the existing tasks
are always sorted in alphabetical order.
Save the sort order of tasks
Click Order of Tasks and select Save
Current Order.
Revert to the saved sort order of tasks
Click Order of Tasks and select Return to
Saved Order.

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 6 Linking tasks to the model

This section explains how to link a task to one or more model objects. It also explains how to
remove existing objects from the task.

Contents • Adding objects to tasks (p. 29)

• Removing objects from tasks (p. 30)
• Copying objects to another task (p. 30)
• Linking tasks to user-defined attributes (p. 30)

6.1 Adding objects to tasks

To add objects to existing tasks:
1. Select a task in the task list.
2. In Tekla Structures, select the objects you want to add.
3. Do one of the following:
• In Tekla Structures, right-click and select Task > Add to Selected Task from the
pop-up menu.

• In Task Manager, click Objects in Task > Add Selected Objects.

• In Task Manager, right-click the selected task and click Add Selected Objects.
4. Click the view in Tekla Structures and then click the task again in Task Manager to
verify that the objects were successfully added.
As a result, Task Manager changes the color of the task bar in the Gantt chart and selects the
Task linked to model check box.

See also Removing objects from tasks (p. 30)

Copying objects to another task (p. 30)

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6.2 Removing objects from tasks
To remove the selected objects from a task:
1. Select a task in the task list.
2. Optional: In Tekla Structures, select the objects you want to remove.
If you do not select any model objects, all objects are removed from the task.
3. Do one of the following:
• In Tekla Structures, right-click and select Task > Remove from Selected Task
from the pop-up menu.

• In Task Manager, click Objects in Task > Remove Selected Objects.

• In Task Manager, right-click the task and select Task Information... > Manage
Dates of Individual Objects. Select the objects you want to remove and click
Remove from task.
4. Click the view in Tekla Structures and then click the task again in Task Manager to
verify that the objects were successfully removed.

See also Adding objects to tasks (p. 29)

Copying objects to another task (p. 30)

6.3 Copying objects to another task

You can copy objects from one task to another in Task Manager. If you want to move objects
completely from one task to another, you must manually remove the objects from the original
task after copying.
To copy objects to another task:
1. Select a task in the task list.

2. Click Objects in Task > Keep Selection.

All objects linked to the task stay selected.
3. Select the task you want to copy the objects to.

4. Click Objects in Task > Add Selected Objects.

See also Adding objects to tasks (p. 29)

Removing objects from tasks (p. 30)

6.4 Linking tasks to user-defined attributes

User-defined attributes are used for connecting high-level schedules to lower-level schedules
through task types. You can use the existing user-defined attributes to define the planned date
and the actual date for the tasks. To do this, you need to link task types to certain user-defined
attributes and assign a task type for each task.
When you modify the schedule of a task in Task Manager, the value of the user-defined
attribute of the related object is automatically changed.
To link tasks to user-defined attributes:

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 1. Select a task in the task list.
2. Right-click and select Task Information... > Task Types....
3. In the Task Types dialog box, select the user-defined attribute from the list for each task
type.
4. Click Modify to apply the changes.
5. Click OK to close the dialog box.

See also Modifying the list of task types (p. 23)

Managing dates of individual objects (p. 24)
Adding properties

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 7 Viewing tasks

This section explains the different methods you can use to view, highlight, and filter tasks.

Contents • Highlighting a task (p. 33)

• Viewing related tasks (p. 34)
• Viewing related model objects (p. 34)
• Creating a view or selection filter for tasks (p. 35)
• Filtering visible tasks (p. 34)

7.1 Highlighting a task

Tekla Structures contains a selection switch that can be used for highlighting tasks in the
model. When you place the mouser pointer over a model object that belongs to a task, Tekla
Structures highlights the task and the related subtasks. The green box shows the boundaries of
the task.

To highlight a task in the model:

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 1. In Tekla Structures, click to activate the Select Tasks switch.
2. Place the mouse pointer over a model object. If the object belongs to a task, Tekla
Structures highlights the task.

See also Viewing related tasks (p. 34)

Viewing related model objects (p. 34)
Creating a view or selection filter for tasks (p. 35)

7.2 Viewing related tasks

The Show Related Task command selects all the tasks the model object belongs to in the task
list. The tasks are highlighted but not selected in the model.
To view the related tasks:
1. Ensure that the Select Tasks switch is not active.
2. Select a model object.
3. Right-click and select Task > Show Related Task from the pop-up menu.
Task Manager highlights all the tasks the object belongs to in the task list.

See also Highlighting a task (p. 33)

Viewing related model objects (p. 34)
Creating a view or selection filter for tasks (p. 35)

7.3 Viewing related model objects

You can view the model objects related to a certain task by using the Remove Other
Selections command. The command highlights only the model objects that belong to the
selected task in the task list. All other model objects are removed from the selection, even if
they were previously selected.
To view related model objects:
1. Select a task in the task list.

2. Click Objects in Task > Remove Other Selections.

Task Manager highlights only the objects that belong to the selected task.

See also Highlighting a task (p. 33)

Viewing related tasks (p. 34)
Creating a view or selection filter for tasks (p. 35)

7.4 Filtering visible tasks

You can filter tasks in Task Manager by status, contractor, task type, and end and start dates.
The filter you select determines which tasks are visible in the task list.
To filter tasks:

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 1. Click Filter visible tasks.
2. Select the filters you want to use.
3. Click Filter.
4. Click Show all to show all tasks.

7.5 Creating a view or selection filter for tasks

You can use the filtering functionality available in Tekla Structures to create view and selection
filters for tasks. The filters are based on the object group functionality. The filters you create
determine which objects are shown in the model and which objects can be selected.

Example

Only the tasks in the current selected scenario in Task Manager are used
for filtering.

To create a selection filter for tasks that have a start date and a task type:
1. In Tekla Structures, click Edit > Selection Filter....
2. Click Add row.
3. Enter the planned start date, for example 15.01.2009.
4. Enter the task type, for example Fabrication.
5. Enter the filter name next to the Save as button, then click Save as.

See also Creating a view filter

Creating a selection filter
Object groups

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 8 Managing task
dependencies

This section explains how to create dependencies between tasks.

Contents • Task dependencies (p. 37)

• Creating a dependency between tasks (p. 38)
• Modifying a dependency between tasks (p. 38)
• Removing a dependency between tasks (p. 39)

8.1 Task dependencies

A task can be dependent on another task or a milestone. For example, you can define that Task1
must be completed five days before Task2 can be started. Tasks can be dependent on one
another in four different ways:
• Finish-to-Start (FS): The preceding task must finish before the dependent task can start.
• Start-to-Start (SS): The preceding task must start before the dependent task can start.
• Finish-to-Finish (FF): The preceding task must finish before the dependent task can finish.
• Start-to-Finish (SF): The preceding task must start before the dependent task can finish.
The dependencies are represented by arrows in the Gantt chart. The arrow points to the start or
the end of the other task, depending on their relationship.

A predecessor is a task that must be completed before the dependent task. It is not possible to
create circular dependencies in Task Manager.
When you move the preceding task, the dependent tasks are also automatically moved. If you
try to move a task that is dependent on another task, Task Manager asks you either to remove
the dependency or not to move the task.

See also Creating a dependency between tasks (p. 38)

Modifying a dependency between tasks (p. 38)

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 Removing a dependency between tasks (p. 39)

8.2 Creating a dependency between tasks

Use the Predecessors tab in the Task Information dialog box to create dependencies between
tasks. You can create dependencies only for one task at a time. If more than one task is selected,
the tab is not displayed.
To create a dependency between tasks:
1. Select a task in the task list.
2. Right-click and select Task Information... > Predecessors.
3. Select the preceding task from the Task Name list.
You cannot select the summary task of the current task, or a task that already has a
dependency with the current task.
4. Select a dependency type from the Type list. The options are:
• Finish-to-Start (FS): The preceding task must finish before the dependent task can
start.
• Start-to-Start (SS): The preceding task must start before the dependent task can
start.
• Finish-to-Finish (FF): The preceding task must finish before the dependent task can
finish.
• Start-to-Finish (SF): The preceding task must start before the dependent task can
finish.
5. Optional: To add a delay between the tasks, enter a value in the Lag list.
Define the value on a scale of 1 to 100. The time unit of the delay is always Days.
6. Click OK to save the changes.

Alternatively, drag a task bar onto another task bar in the Gantt chart to
create a basic Finish-to-Start dependency with no lag time.

See also Task dependencies (p. 37)

8.3 Modifying a dependency between tasks

Use either the Predecessors tab in the Task Information dialog box or right-click a
dependency in the Gantt chart to modify a dependency. You can modify dependencies only for
one task at a time. If more than one task is selected, the tab is not displayed.
To modify a dependency between tasks, do one of the following:
• Modify a dependency using the Task Information... dialog box.
• Select a task in the task list.
• Right-click and select Task Information... > Predecessors.
• Select the preceding task from the Task Name list.
• Select the dependency type from the Type list.
• Optional: To change the delay between the tasks, enter a new value (days) in the
Lag list.
• Click Modify to apply the changes.

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 • Click OK to close the dialog box.
• Modify a dependency in the Gantt chart.
• In the Gantt chart, right-click a dependency.
• In the pop-up menu that appears, select the dependency type.
• Optional: Change the lag value (days) and press the Enter key.
The changed dependency is immediately visible in the Gantt chart.

See also Task dependencies (p. 37)

8.4 Removing a dependency between tasks

To remove a dependency between tasks, do one of the following:
• Select a task in the task list.
• Right-click and select Task Information... > Predecessors.
• Select the task and click Remove.
• In the Gantt chart, right-click a dependency.
• In the pop-up menu that appears, select Delete.

See also Task dependencies (p. 37)

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 9 Managing scenarios

Contents This section explains how to create and remove scenarios in Task Manager.
• Creating scenarios (p. 41)
• Removing scenarios (p. 42)

9.1 Creating scenarios

You can create different task scenarios for your purposes, for example, design, fabrication and
erection schedules to help in project planning. You can also create separate weekly scenarios,
for example, for easier project follow-up.
To create a scenario:

1. Click Scenario.
2. Click Add and enter a name for the new scenario.
3. Click Open to modify the new scenario.
The new scenario is created based on the existing scenario that you had selected in the
Scenario list.

To move between the different scenarios, click Scenario, select the

scenario you want to view or modify, and click Open.

If you link an object to a user-defined attribute, you are recommended to

keep the object within one scenario. If the dates in a task change, the
user-defined attribute dates change as well. The changed dates are then
used in all the scenarios the object belongs to.

See also Removing scenarios (p. 42)

Managing dates of individual objects (p. 24)

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9.2 Removing scenarios
To remove a scenario:

1. Click Scenario.
2. Select the scenario you want to remove.
3. Right-click and select Delete.
4. In the dialog box that opens, click Yes to confirm.

See also Creating scenarios (p. 41)

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 10 Customizing the calendar

This section explains how to customize the Task Manager calendar by adding non-working
time such as vacations and public holidays.

Contents • Non-working time (p. 43)

• Adding non-working time to the calendar (p. 43)
• Removing non-working time from the calendar (p. 44)
• Importing a holiday file (p. 44)
• Importing calendar information (p. 44)

10.1 Non-working time

You can define non-working time, such as vacations and public holidays, in the Non-working
Periods dialog box. Non-working time is taken into account when calculating task length in
Task Manager. Weekends are non-working days by default. You can also define recurring non-
working days.

When you add or modify a non-working day, the task duration (Planned
End Date or Actual End Date) is not automatically changed. This means
that the workload of a task may change because of the non-working
days.

See also Adding non-working time to the calendar (p. 43)

Removing non-working time from the calendar (p. 44)
Importing a holiday file (p. 44)

10.2 Adding non-working time to the calendar

You can add non-working time to Task Manager calendar.

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 To add non-working time:
1. Right-click on the Gantt chart and select Non-working Periods....
2. Click Add...
3. In the Name field, enter a descriptive name for the non-working time.
4. Enter the start date and the end date.
5. Set the recurrence frequency. You have the following options: Non-recurring, Weekly,
and Yearly.
6. If the non-working time is recurring, set the recurrence range.
7. Click OK.

See also Removing non-working time from the calendar (p. 44)
Importing a holiday file (p. 44)

10.3 Removing non-working time from the calendar

You can remove non-working time from Task Manager calendar.
To remove non-working time:
1. Right-click on the Gantt chart and select Non-working Periods....
2. Select an item from the list.
3. Click Remove.

See also Adding non-working time to the calendar (p. 43)

10.4 Importing a holiday file

You can import holiday files (.hol) from Microsoft Outlook.
To import an Outlook holiday file:
1. Right-click on the Gantt chart and select Non-working Periods....
2. Click Import Holidays....
3. Browse for the holiday file.
4. Select your country from the list.
5. Click OK.

See also Non-working time (p. 43)

Removing non-working time from the calendar (p. 44)

10.5 Importing calendar information

You can import a calendar to Task Manager, for example, from Microsoft Project.
To import calendar information from Microsoft Project:

1. Click Scenario > Import....

2. Click Browse to locate the file to import.
3. In the Open dialog box, browse for the import file, and then click Open.

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 4. Select the Import calendar check box.
The imported calendar information will overwrite the existing calendar information.
5. Click OK.

See also Importing tasks (p. 51)

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 11 Visualizing project status

This section explains how to visualize task schedules using the project status visualization tool
available in Tekla Structures.
In the following example, you will first create object groups to define which tasks are shown in
the model. After that you will create object representation settings to define how the tasks are
shown in the model. Finally, you will visualize the task schedule using the project status
visualization tool.

Contents • Example: Creating object groups (p. 47)

• Example: Creating object representation settings (p. 48)
• Example: Visualizing the task schedule (p. 49)

11.1 Example: Creating object groups

In this example, you will create object groups to define which tasks are shown in the model.
The object groups created here are related to the Task Manager scenario currently in use.
To create object groups:
1. In Tekla Structures, click View > Representation > Object representation....
2. Click Object group....
3. In the Object group - Representation dialog box, create an object group with the
following settings:

4. Enter a name for the group, for example Completed. Enter the name in the field next
to the Save as button, and then click Save as.
5. Repeat steps 3 - 4 to create an object group called Started. Use the following
settings:

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 6. Repeat steps 3 - 4 to create an object group called NotStarted. Use the following
settings:

7. Repeat steps 3 - 4 to create an object group called All. Use the following settings:

8. When you have created all the required object groups, click Close.

See also Example: Creating object representation settings (p. 48)

Example: Visualizing the task schedule (p. 49)
Object groups

11.2 Example: Creating object representation settings

In this example, you will create object representation settings to define how the tasks are shown
in the model.
To create object representation settings:
1. In Tekla Structures, click View > Representation > Object representation....
2. In the Object Representation dialog box, click Add row to add a new row.
3. In the Object group column, select the object group Completed from the list.
4. In the Color column, select a color for the object group, for example White.
5. In the Transparency column, select a transparency setting for the object group, for
example Visible.
6. Repeat steps 2 - 5 to define the color and transparency settings for the other object
groups (Started, NotStarted, and All).
For example, you can use the following settings:

7. Enter a name for the object representation settings, for example Tasks, and then click
Save as.

See also Example: Creating object groups (p. 47)

Example: Visualizing the task schedule (p. 49)
Object representation settings

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11.3 Example: Visualizing the task schedule
In this example, you will visualize the task schedule using the Project Status Visualization
tool.
To visualize the task schedule:
1. In Tekla Structures, click Tools > Project Status Visualization....
2. Select Tasks from the Object representation list.
3. Click the step buttons to change the Review date and to view the changes in the model.

See also Example: Creating object groups (p. 47)

Example: Creating object representation settings (p. 48)
Visualizing project status

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 12 Importing and exporting
tasks

This section explains how to import and export information between Task Manager and
external project management software.

Contents • Imported task information (p. 51)

• Importing tasks (p. 51)
• Exporting tasks (p. 52)
• Importing task types (p. 52)
• Exporting task types (p. 53)

12.1 Imported task information

You can import general building schedules from external project management software, for
example Microsoft Office Project, and then make them more specific using Task Manager.

By default, scheduled dates are imported to Task Manager as planned

dates. To import baseline dates to planned dates, you need to select this
option in the Import Tasks dialog box.

See also Importing tasks (p. 51)

Exporting tasks (p. 52)

12.2 Importing tasks

You can import tasks to Task Manager from external project management software.
To import tasks:

1. Click Scenario > Import....

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 2. Click Browse... to locate the file to import.
3. In the Open dialog box, browse for the import file (.xml), and then click Open.
4. Define the import options:
a Append imported tasks to scenario adds the imported tasks at the end of the
task list.
b Override existing tasks replaces the existing tasks with the imported tasks.
c Override only selected below task properties imports certain task properties.
When you select this option, a list appears where you can select the properties.

5. Click OK.
Imported tasks are marked as imported and locked in Task Manager to make it easier to see
what has changed.

Dependencies between tasks are imported and exported.

The links between Task Manager and the model are imported and
exported.

See also Imported task information (p. 51)

12.3 Exporting tasks

If the tasks contain only planned dates, they are exported as scheduled dates. If the tasks
contain planned dates and actual dates, the planned dates are exported as baseline dates and the
actual dates as scheduled dates.
To export tasks:

1. Click Scenario > Export...

2. In the Save As dialog box, browse for the export file and select it.
3. Click Save.

12.4 Importing task types

In addition to importing tasks, you can import task types to Task Manager.
To import task types:
1. Select a task in the task list.
2. Right-click and select Task Information... > Task Types....
3. Click Import....
4. In the Import task types dialog box, browse for the import file, and then click Open.
5. Select the import option:
a Override task types using the same name replaces the existing task types that
have the same task type name as the imported task types.
b Append imported task types adds the imported task types at the end of the task
type list.
6. Click OK to close the dialog box.

See also Imported task information (p. 51)

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12.5 Exporting task types
You can export task types from Task Manager to external project management software.
To export task types:
1. Select a task in the task list.
2. Right-click and select Task Information... > Task Types....
3. Click Export....
4. In the Save As dialog box, browse for the export file and select it, or enter a file name in
the File name field.
5. Click Save.

See also Imported task information (p. 51)

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 13 Printing task schedules

This section explains how to create reports from task information and how to print task
schedules that include both the task list and the Gantt chart.

Contents • Task information reports (p. 55)

• Previewing a schedule before printing (p. 55)
• Printing a schedule (p. 56)

13.1 Task information reports

You can create reports from the task information in Task Manager and list various details about
the tasks, such as task name, task type, planned and actual start and end dates, and task
completeness.
When you create a report, you can use the existing Task Manager template in the report
template list in Drawings & Reports > Create Report.... You can customize the report for your
needs by modifying the existing template or creating a new template in Template Editor.

See also Creating a report

Viewing a report
Creating a template

13.2 Previewing a schedule before printing

You can use the Print Preview command to see what a task schedule will look like when it is
printed.
To preview a schedule:

1. Click File > Print Preview....

2. Do any of the following:

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 To Do this
Select how many pages to view at a Click one of the Page Layout buttons:
time

If the task list is very long, it is spread out on several

pages.
Zoom the page in or out
Click .
Print the current page
Click .
Return to Task Manager
Click .

See also Printing a schedule (p. 56)

13.3 Printing a schedule

You can print a schedule from Task Manager.
To print a task schedule:

1. Click File > Print....

2. Optional: In the Page Setup dialog box, modify the printer settings.
3. Click OK to print the schedule.

See also Previewing a schedule before printing (p. 55)

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Index

a e
adding end dates......................................................................21
days to calendar.................................................... 43 enlarging icons .............................................................15
objects................................................................... 29 exiting Task Manager .....................................................9
additional information ................................................... 24 expand..........................................................................27
adjusting summary tasks.............................................. 20 exporting
alternative scenarios .................................................... 41 task types ..............................................................53
arranging tasks............................................................. 27 exporting tasks ...................................................... 51, 52

c f
calendar..................................................................43, 44 filtering
customizing ........................................................... 43 tasks ......................................................................33
importing ............................................................... 44 filtering tasks.......................................................... 34, 35
Task Manager ....................................................... 43
changing colors
Gantt chart ............................................................ 17 g
changing view settings ................................................. 15
collapse ........................................................................ 27 Gantt chart....................................................................11
commands.................................................................... 13 changing................................................................17
Task Manager ....................................................... 11 colors.....................................................................17
contractors..............................................................21, 24 showing and hiding items ......................................16
copying objects symbols .................................................................12
task........................................................................ 30 timescale ...............................................................16
creating
tasks...................................................................... 19
creating reports ............................................................ 55
task information..................................................... 55
h
customizing calendar.................................................... 43
hiding
Gantt chart items ...................................................16
d task list items.........................................................15
hierarchy of tasks .........................................................27
highlighting tasks ..........................................................33
date fields ..................................................................... 20 holiday files...................................................................44
defining order ............................................................... 25
dependencies ............................................................... 39
dependencies between tasks .................................37, 38

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i n
importing non-working days..........................................................44
calendar.................................................................44 non-working time....................................... 16, 43, 44, 51
holiday files............................................................44
non-working time ...................................................51
schedules ..............................................................51 o
task types ..............................................................52
tasks ................................................................. 7, 51 object groups
importing tasks..............................................................51 tasks ......................................................................47
indentation ....................................................................27 object representation settings
installing tasks ......................................................................48
Task Manager..........................................................9 order of objects
installing Task Manager..................................................9 task ........................................................................25
organizing tasks ............................................................27
l
p
lag time .........................................................................38
language settings..........................................................17 percent completed ........................................................21
linking predecessors ................................................................37
model objects to task.............................................29 printing schedules .................................................. 55, 56
tasks ......................................................................30 printing task schedules .................................................55
user-defined attributes...........................................30 printing tasks.................................................................55
production rate ..............................................................23
m task ........................................................................25
project status visualization ............................................49

managing dates
actual dates ...........................................................24 r
planned dates ........................................................24
managing individual objects..........................................24 reference points ............................................................20
mark complete ..............................................................21 regional settings............................................................17
mark started..................................................................21 removing
milestones.............................................................. 20, 21 dependencies ........................................................39
model objects non-working days...................................................44
adding....................................................................29 objects ...................................................................30
linking to task.........................................................29 scenarios ...............................................................42
task ........................................................................29 tasks ......................................................................26
modifying unrelated objects ...................................................34
appearance of dates and months ..........................17 reports
date fields ..............................................................20 creating ..................................................................55
dependencies ........................................................38 tasks ......................................................................55
task duration ..........................................................22
task properties .......................................................20
tasks ......................................................................19
modifying timescale ......................................................16
s
saving tasks ..................................................................26
scenarios................................................................ 41, 42
tasks ......................................................................41

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schedules ....................................................................... 7 tasks ...............................................................................7
exporting ............................................................... 52 arranging ...............................................................27
importing ............................................................... 51 changing the order ................................................27
previewing ............................................................. 55 creating..................................................................19
printing ............................................................55, 56 dependencies ................................................. 37, 38
visualizing.............................................................. 49 exporting......................................................... 51, 52
selecting filtering...................................................... 33, 34, 35
commands............................................................. 13 hierarchy................................................................27
tasks...................................................................... 26 highlighting ............................................................33
selection switch ......................................................33, 34 importing................................................................51
sort order ...................................................................... 27 linking to model object.................................... 19, 29
start dates...............................................................21, 23 modifying ...............................................................19
starting Task Manager.................................................... 9 modifying task duration .........................................22
subtasks ....................................................................... 20 modifying the properties ........................................20
symbols ........................................................................ 12 object groups.........................................................47
object representation.............................................48

t organizing..............................................................27
previewing .............................................................55
printing............................................................ 55, 56
task removing................................................................26
copying objects ..................................................... 30 saving ....................................................................26
duration ................................................................. 25 selecting ................................................................26
production rate ...................................................... 25 sort order ...............................................................27
removing objects ................................................... 30 subtasks ................................................................20
task dependencies ....................................................... 37 viewing ..................................................................33
task information ............................................................ 24 viewing related tasks .............................................34
reports ................................................................... 55 visualizing..............................................................49
task list ......................................................................... 11 workload ................................................................43
hiding items ........................................................... 15 timescale ............................................................... 11, 16
showing items ....................................................... 15 Gantt chart.............................................................16
Task Manager
commands............................................................. 11
installing .................................................................. 9
u
view settings.......................................................... 15
task scenarios .............................................................. 41 user-defined attributes........................................... 23, 30
task schedule
vizualising.............................................................. 47
task types ..................................................................... 23 v
exporting ............................................................... 53
importing ............................................................... 52 view settings
large icons .............................................................15
stay on top.............................................................16
Task Manager .......................................................15
viewing
related model objects ............................................34
related tasks ..........................................................34
tasks ......................................................................33
visualizing project status...............................................49
vizualising schedule......................................................47
vizualizing project status
Task Manager .......................................................47

TEKLA STRUCTURES 16 59
w workload................................................................. 21, 43

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TEKLA STRUCTURES 16 61