To see the Network Diagram, on the View tab of the Ribbon click Network Diagram. Show The Descriptive Network Diagram view is identical to the Network Diagram view, except for the size, and the detail of the boxes that represent tasks. The boxes on the Descriptive Network Diagram view are larger and can contain labels for the data elements in the box. These larger boxes take up more space, and thus fewer boxes fit on a printed page. For instructor-led MS Project training in Los Angeles call us on 888.815.0604. To display the Descriptive Network Diagram view, click the Other Views command on the View tab, select More Views and then select the Descriptive Network Diagram: Network Diagrams (the PERT Chart principle)The term PERT is derived from Programme Evaluation and Review Technique which was invented for the management of Projects by paper based systems. The NETWORK DIAGRAM which has evolved from the PERT Chart is a diagrammatic view of the tasks where the position of the task and the lines linking them together represent the detailed steps that comprise the project. The Network Diagram view displays tasks and task dependencies in a network or flowchart format. A box (sometimes called a node) represents each task, and a line connecting two boxes represents the dependency between the two tasks. It is possible to create a new project in the Network diagram or modify an existing project by adding and linking tasks.
The Network Box (or Node)A Network box consists of five fields, as illustrated below. The Task Name, Task ID, Scheduled Start Date, Scheduled Finished Date, and Task Duration are the default fields in the Network box. The Task Name field is white because it is currently ready for user input. Change how the nodes are displayedNote: By default, the network diagram shows critical tasks in red and displays one diagonal line through a task that is in progress and crossed diagonal lines through a completed task.
Get a 60-day trial version of Project 2016 Professional. Adjust the diagram layoutDepending on the structure of your project, the number of summary tasks and subtasks and the number and types of task links, the Network Diagram boxes may not be arranged as you expected. You can modify the layout by applying different box arrangements, adjusting various layout parameters, and applying one of two different link styles:
Note: If you can't arrange Network Diagram boxes the way you want, you may want to position them manually: Click Allow manual box positioning, click OK, and then drag the boxes to the location you want. Change the link line styleIf you have many tasks that are linked to a predecessor or task, the link lines can overlap and be difficult to read in the Network Diagram view. You can change the style of the link lines and arrange them how you want. You can also display task dependency labels on the link lines. On the Format tab, click Layout:
The Network Diagram in a combination viewA combination view contains two views. The view in the bottom pane shows detailed information about the tasks or resources you select in the view in the top pane. For example, you can have the Gantt Chart view in the top pane and the Task Form view in the bottom pane. When you select a task in the upper view, the Task Form view displays detailed information about that task. The same applies to Network Diagrams. In the illustration below the selected task is shown in detail in the lower pane where the Task Usage view is displayed: To split the screen
Note: to remove the split, uncheck the Details box. Navigating the Network DiagramThe table below summarises how to move around the Network Diagram with your keyboard and with your mouse.
Also see using tables in MS Project. How do you display a network diagram?To find the Network diagram view, choose View > Network Diagram.. Add a legend.. Automatically change the way the boxes are laid out.. Manually change the way boxes are laid out.. Change the line style between boxes.. Choose what kind of task information to show.. What can I use to draw network diagram?Best Tools for Network Diagrams. SolarWinds NTM (My Choice). Intermapper.. Creately.. Lucidchart.. SmartDraw.. LanFlow.. Microsoft Visio.. Can I create a network diagram in Word?Select File > New. Select the Network category. Select Basic Network Diagram, and select Create.
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