Add Milestones or Steps

Create milestones and steps for work packages to measure progress.

To add milestones or steps to a work package:

1. Display the Project view, click a work package in the Spreadsheet pane and click the Milestones/Steps tab.
2. To add a milestone, take one of the following actions:
   • In the Milestone/Step group on the Edit tab, click Milestone > Add Milestone.
   • Right-click the Milestones/Steps grid and select Add Milestone on the shortcut menu.
3. To add a step, take one of the following actions:
   • In the Milestone/Step group on the Edit tab, click Step.
   • Right-click the Milestones/Steps grid and select Step on the shortcut menu.
   Cobra adds a row to the Milestones/Steps grid. Use this row to add information required for a milestone or step, such as description, dates, and weight factor. You cannot modify information about a milestone or step if the work package has a status of Completed.

   Note: You can add milestones or steps only if the work package uses any of the progress techniques other than Milestones or Steps, and the Allow entering milestones/steps regardless of Progress Technique option on the Preferences Project tab of the Project Properties dialog box is selected. However, Cobra processes will ignore milestones or steps added to a work package that has a progress technique other than Milestones or Steps. The milestones or steps are for informational purposes only.