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Microsoft Project Add-On Tools
An Introduction to
PERT Chart ExPERT and WBS Chart Pro
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PERT Chart Expert & WBS Chart Pro – October 05, 2006
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Introduction to PERT Chart ExPERT and WBS Chart Pro
PERT Chart ExPERT
Create a network diagram format schedule directly from your Project schedule
Integrates seamlessly with Project by installing as a toolbar
PERT Chart ExPERT
Toolbar Button
When toolbar button is clicked with an MS Project schedule open, the data is
extracted into PERT Chart ExPERT and a Network Diagram is displayed
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PERT Chart ExPERT (continued)
Once the schedule data is in PERT Chart ExPERT
X Different formats and displays can be created
X Creates a “dynamic” link between MS Project and PERT Chart ExPERT so that
changes can be made in either application with an automatic flow into the other
X Scheduling and Critical Path
X Display time-scaled network diagram charts
X Task Grouping - Group tasks in horizontal bands
X Unlimited Capacity – If the schedule fits in MS Project, it will fit in PERT Chart
ExPERT
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PERT Chart ExPERT (continued)
Once the schedule data is in PERT Chart ExPERT
X Supports Microsoft Project filtering
X Displays task dependency information directly on the dependency line
X Display or Hide Microsoft Project Summary Tasks
X Display an Unlimited Number of Fields in the task box
X Print Scaling - supports all Windows compatible printers and plotters (see
examples)
X Save your network diagram to Web page or picture formats
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PERT Chart ExPERT (continued)
Pricing and Contact Information
X Critical Tools, Inc
8004 Bottlebrush Drive
Austin, Texas 78750
Phone: 512-342-2232
Fax: 512-342-2234
X Email: sales@criticaltools.com
X Website: www.criticaltools.com
X Price: $199 per seat (volume and site/network licensing available)
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PERT Chart ExPERT (continued)
LIVE DEMONSTRATION
(see PDF file: Sample Network Diagram -- Using PERT Chart ExPERT.pdf)
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Introduction to PERT Chart ExPERT and WBS Chart Pro
WBS Chart Pro
Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) directly from your Project schedule
Integrates seamlessly with Project by installing as a toolbar
WBS Chart Pro
Toolbar Button
When toolbar button is clicked with an MS Project schedule open, the data is
extracted into WBS Chart Pro and a WBS Diagram is displayed
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WBS Chart Pro (continued)
Once the schedule data is in WBS Chart Pro
X Different formats and displays can be created for illustrating your project WBS
X Creates a “dynamic” link between MS Project and WBS Chart Pro so that
changes can be made in either application with an automatic flow into the other
X Display all levels of detail or roll up into high level or summary views
X Display an unlimited number of fields in the task boxes
X View Sections of the Plan using the "Focus“ function
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PERT Chart Expert & WBS Chart Pro – October 05, 2006
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Introduction to PERT Chart ExPERT and WBS Chart Pro
WBS Chart Pro (continued)
Once the schedule data is in WBS Chart Pro
X Print Scaling - supports all Windows compatible printers and plotters (see
examples)
X Save your WBS to Web page or picture formats
X Unlimited Capacity – If the schedule fits in MS Project, its WBS will fit in WBS
Chart Pro
X Compatible with Project KickStart - Automatically generate WBS charts from
plans created in Project KickStart (version 2.03 or greater)
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Introduction to PERT Chart ExPERT and WBS Chart Pro
WBS Chart Pro (continued)
Pricing and Contact Information
X Critical Tools, Inc
8004 Bottlebrush Drive
Austin, Texas 78750
Phone: 512-342-2232
Fax: 512-342-2234
X Email: sales@criticaltools.com
X Website: www.criticaltools.com
X Price: $199 per seat (volume and site/network licensing available)
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Association (MPA)
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MPA Presentation – MS Project Add-On, An Introduction to
PERT Chart Expert & WBS Chart Pro – October 05, 2006
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Introduction to PERT Chart ExPERT and WBS Chart Pro
WBS Chart Pro (continued)
LIVE DEMONSTRATION
(see PDF file: Sample WBS -- Using WBS Chart Pro.pdf)
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