Resource View
Use the Resource view to modify resource files.
The areas in the Resource view are described in the following table.
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Resources Grid | This area displays the resources in the resource file. |
| Details Tab | This tab displays the name and description of the selected resource or child resource, and the element of cost assigned to it. |
| Notes Tab | Use this tab to add a note to a resource. |
| Thresholds Tab | Use this tab to set the threshold values for a resource or child resource. |
| Calculations Tab | Use this tab to add results and calculations to a resource or child resource. |
| Apportionment Definition Tab | Use this tab to specify how apportioned resources are calculated. |
Video
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Adding Resources to a Resource File | Learn how to add resources to a resource file. |
| Creating a New Resource File | Learn how to create a new resource file. |
| Export and Import Resources and Calculations | Learn how to quickly enter data into a Cobra resource file by exporting to Excel, editing in Excel, and then importing the new resources and calculations. |
Related Topics:
The Edit tab of the Resource view contains commands available when you display the Resources pane in the Cobra Explorer or open a resource file in the Resource view.
Some of the panes and data grids in the Resource view have shortcut menus, which you can display by right clicking the panes or data grids.
Use the Errors dialog box to display a list of validation errors encountered during a save operation in a Cobra view.
Follow the procedures in this section to display the Resource view.
Resources Grid of the Resource View
The Resources grid of the Resource view displays the resources in the resource file.
Details Tab of the Resource View
This tab displays the name and description of the selected resource or child resource, and the element of cost assigned to it. Use this tab to modify the description of the selected resource or child resource.
Notes Tab of the Resource View
Use this tab to add a note to a resource.
Thresholds Tab of the Resource View
Use this tab to set the threshold values for a resource or child resource.
Calculations Tab of the Resource View
Use this tab to add results and calculations to a resource or child resource.
Apportionment Definition Tab of the Resource View
Apportionment is used to create budget, earned value, and a forecast for work that is based on other work.
How to...
Add a Resource to a Resource File
Export and Import Time-Phased Resource Assignments