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Detecting And Fixing Dangling Activities In Primavera P6 Time Schedule
In this tutorial from the Softedemy - Product Control and Engineering Software Academy, we explore the concept of 'dangling activities' in Primavera P6 and how they can impact your project schedule. We explain what a dangling activity is, how it differs from an open-ended activity, and how it can impact your project schedule, potentially leading to inaccuracies in critical paths and completion dates.

The video tutorial breaks down two types of dangling activities: 'dangling start activities' and 'dangling finish activities'. Dangling start activities, are activities with a start that is not governed by its predecessor relationship. On the other hand, dangling finish activities are activities with a finish that is not governed by its successor relationship.

Further, the video provides a step-by-step guide on how to detect and fix these dangling activities using a specialized tool. This is done by identifying dangling start and finish activities, linking the activities, and then importing the new relationships into Primavera P6. The tutorial provides real examples, with a detailed demonstration of how a schedule can be affected and improved by addressing dangling activities.

The tutorial wraps up by giving viewers the opportunity to download and use the 'dangling activities detector' tool showcased in the video. This tool is part of the Softedemy resource toolkit and is available through their website.

Key terms included in this tutorial are dangling activities, open-ended activities, dangling start activities, dangling finish activities, critical paths, and Primavera P6. This video is a useful resource for those looking to learn more about project scheduling and management using Primavera P6 software.

Time stamps
0:03 - Introduction to Softedemy
0:33 - Defining dangling activities
1:10 - Dangling finish activities
2:02 - Impacts of dangling activities on a project
2:37 - Practical example of dangling start activities
3:33 - Understanding dangling finish activities
4:58 - The need to remove both dangling start and finish activities
5:46 - How to find the tool on the Softedemy website
6:52 - Explaining how to use the dangling activities detection tool
7:44 - Exporting the file into xlsx format
8:16 - Detecting dangling activities
8:59 - Linking dangling activities
10:00 - Adding new links
10:42 - Importing the file
11:30 - Conclusion

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