Add Resources to a Resource File

Use the Resource Details dialog box to add resources to a resource file.

To add resources to a resource file:

1. In Open Plan Explorer, display a Resource View.
2. Take one of the following actions:
   • In the Data menu group of the Edit tab, click Add Resource.
   • Double-click an empty area of the workspace.
   • Right-click an empty area of the workspace, and click Add Resource on the shortcut menu.
3. In the Resource Details dialog box, enter the information about the resource.
4. When the information is complete, click Close.
   Note: You can rearrange the order in which Open Plan displays resources from left to right on the same hierarchical level by dragging a resource to the desired location.

Related Topic

• Resource Details: General Tab

Related Procedures

• Using the Open Plan Explorer to Assign a resource file to a project
• Assigning resource requirements to an activity
• Assigning Skills to a Resource
• Adding a child resource to a pool
• Editing a resource
• Finding a resource
• Deleting a resource