Preparing the Primavera Schedule
Preparing the Primavera schedule before exporting to Cobra involves a number of elements.
These elements include the following:
- File format
- Identifying the link
- Resources and rates
- Loading resource codes as non-significant
- Using template for resource calculations
- Resource assignments
- Resource definitions
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There are three methods for integrating with Primavera.
Before importing data into Cobra, you must define how you want to link activities to control accounts and work packages.
When importing resource rates, Cobra imports the escalated rates from the Primavera resource rates table.
Loading Resource Codes as Non–Significant
Under most circumstances, you must import the data into a non-significant structure so that you can indicate parent codes such as Labor and Material.
Using Template for Resource Calculations
If you indicate to create a new resource file or rate when importing from the schedule, you can use a template for resource calculations.
There are options on the Resource Assignments page of the Integration Wizard for retrieving labor that you can use when linking with a resource loaded schedule.
If the rate for a resource is greater than one and a calculation template is not used, Cobra creates resources with the result of HOURS and DIRECT where the direct rate comes from the rate defined in the schedule.
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Import Data From Scheduling Tools and Files
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Data Import Using Scheduling Tools and Files
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