MPM bases its baseline, ETC (estimate to complete), and actuals calculations on rate tables you define in the Globals application. When you define a project, you must tell MPM which rate tables to use for each calculation.
For information on defining resource tables, see Introduction to Defining Resources.
You can also specify if the rate table selections and burden templates can be overridden in the Baseline and ETC windows in the Integrated Planning application.
To select the rate tables, complete the following steps:
Open the Baseline Rate Table drop-down list box and select a rate table.
Do the same for the ETC and Actuals rate tables.
By default, the rate tables you select cannot be overridden in the Integrated Planning application. You should begin a project with the override options set to off (no check mark). If a situation arises that requires you to override the rates, you can change the setting.
To change the setting, double-click in the Rate Table Override field. MPM places a check mark in the field indicating that the rate tables can be overridden.
When you define a resource in the Globals—Resources and Burdens application, you can assign the resource a burden template. When you add the resource to the WBS structure in a baseline estimate or ETC, you can assign a different burden template if the Burden Template Override field in the Project Maintenance window is checked.
To change the setting, double-click in the Rate Table Override field. MPM places a check mark in the field indicating that the rate tables can be overridden.
Introduction to Creating a Project
Entering the Basic Project Information
Selecting the EQPM Calculation Method