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Spread Curves Dialog Box

The Spread Curve dialog box displays a list of spread curves that you can use when assigning resources to an activity.

Spread Curve

Description

B - Back Load

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Most of the resource effort is allocated toward the end of the duration.

D - Double Peak

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Most of the resource effort is allocated to two peaks - one near the beginning of the duration and one near the end.

E - Early Peak

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Most of the resource effort is allocated near the beginning of the duration.

F - Front Load

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Most of the resource effort is allocated at the beginning of the duration.

L - Late Peak

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Most of the resource effort is allocated near the end of the duration.

N - Normal (Bell)

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The resource effort starts with a minimal effort, gradually increases to the middle of the duration, and then tapers off.

T - Linear

linear.gif The requirement is interpreted as a total quantity allocated as evenly as possible throughout the duration