Do you set Automated Indicators to raise flag In Primavera P6?


Problem:  How do you show Indicators for delayed activities?

Solution: With the help of the User Defined field (UDF) & Global change functions you can Set automated Indicators to raise flag.

  1.  Add a new UDF with title “Variance Indicator” and data type as “Indicator".

  2.    Add a new Global Change with Title “Indicator” as shown below.
  3. Apply the Global Change “Indicator” by selecting the “Indicator” & click on Apply Change.
  4. Now add the Column “ Variance Indicator” to display it on Activity Window.
  

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