Convert Project Number Formats

Use the Key Format utility to reformat the length, delimiter, or delimiter position for your project numbers.

When you install DPS, the default work breakdown structure (WBS) has only the project level (WBS 1 level). Use this utility to change the default settings for that level to meet the needs of your enterprise.

If you want to have the option to use the phase level (WBS 2 level) or the phase and task levels (WBS 2 and 3 levels, use the key format conversion utilities for phases and tasks to specify the format information for those levels.

Prerequisite: Back up your DPS database.

To reformat project numbers:

1. On the Navigation menu, click Utilities > Key Formats > Projects.
2. Complete the fields on the Key Format Project Number form.
3. Review the Sample Value field to see the format as it will be after the key format conversion is run.
4. Click Run.