Changing the Baseline Display

The Baseline display follows the standard MPM conventions for grids. The tools available for changing the display are described briefly in this section. For more information on changing the display, see Using MPM.

Filtering Data

Filtering is used to limit the amount of data displayed in the grid. You can apply a filter to the Baseline data by clicking on $image\winm0090_wmf.gif$ Filter or by clicking Tools » Filter. MPM displays the Filter dialog box where you can enter in an entry or select an entry from the drop-down list box.

The filter function filters all resource estimates. You can apply one filter at a time. They are not cumulative. To display all resource estimates, select All Data from the drop-down list box in the Filter dialog box.

Hiding and Showing Estimates

You can expand and collapse the resource estimates under each WBS element using the Toolbar buttons $image\winm0091_wmf.gif$ or the commands under the Tools menu.

Displaying and Hiding Columns

You can display and hide any combination of columns using Format » Column Hide. In the Column Hide dialog box, you can select and deselect columns to hide using the Shift+Click and Ctrl+Click combinations. Selected columns will be hidden in the display.

Sorting WBS Elements

You can sort on the WBS elements, but not the resource estimates in a Baseline view. Sorts apply to all resource estimates regardless of the current selection. To sort the WBS elements, click $image\winm0092_wmf.gif$ Sort, or click Tools » Sort. MPM displays the Sort dialog box. To return the display to its original order (by WBS ID), choose Reset in the Sort dialog box.

Changing the Periods

You can change the periods displayed in the Values sheet columns to month, quarter, or year. To select a period, click View » Period.

Showing Apportioned Estimates

To show apportioned estimates, click View » Apportioned Estimates. The estimates are displayed at the bottom of the WBS elements, but before the Replan estimates. For more information on Apportioned Estimates, see Creating Apportioned Estimates.

Show Replan Estimates

To show replan estimates, click View » Replan Estimates. The estimates are displayed at the bottom of the WBS elements and after the Apportioned estimates. For more information on Replan estimates, see Introduction to Replanning.