Activate History Logging

Explanation

Perform this activity to directly execute or schedule a history logging for a project. A history logging takes a snapshot of activities and object connection information at a particular instance. The snapshot would include all the important parameters which describe the progress in a project.

If the project has history logging, the History tab in the Project Navigator window will show a graph for Committed, Scheduled Work, Earned Value Used and Actual cost or hours. Depending on the level in the project structure, the graph will show values for the whole project, subproject or activity.

A scheduled history logging must be turned off when the project has been completed or closed, otherwise unnecessary logging will continue. A scheduled history logging can be deleted in Scheduled Tasks under General. 

Prerequisites

A project activity must exist.

System Effects

When logging is performed, data concerning the history logging is saved. Note that every history logging saves a set of data, and each set can be over ridden by the latest set of data if desired. Also,  if the project is big, history logging could decrease system performance.

Window

Project Projects

Related Window Descriptions

Project/Project History
Projects

Procedure

In the Project window:

  1. Populate the window or query the project.
  2. Click on the Project History tab.
  3. Select a History Date and then point to the menu option Project History Logging and click on History Logging.
  4. When the History Logging on Project dialog box appears, enter the desired comment in the comment box and then click OK.

In the Projects Window:

  1. Populate the window or query the project.
  2. Select the project and then point to the menu option Project History Logging and click on History Logging.
  3. When the History Logging on Project dialog box appears, enter the desired comment in the comment box and then click OK.

 
Note: History logging can also be done as a background job. Do this by clicking on the Schedule button in the History Logging on Project dialog box and then follow the steps in the wizard.