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Cobra Videos

Use Cobra videos to assist you as you work with Cobra.

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Integration-Import

Video Description
How to Link an Activity to a Work Package View this video to learn how to identify to which work package an activity is linked, which is the first step in integrating cost and schedule.
Exporting the Cobra Calendar View this video to learn how to export the Cobra calendar to ensure that Cobra and Open Plan time-phasing match.
Creating a Baseline for Integration View this video to learn how to create a baseline for Cobra's integration.
Integration Wizard-Getting Started View this video to begin using the Integration Wizard: This is the first in a series of videos explaining the Integration Wizard.
Importing the Progress Technique from the Schedule View this video to explore the many options for choosing the progress technique while importing from the schedule.

Projects

Video Description
Creating Filters and Saving Project Views View this video to learn how to filter the data in the Project view to better analyze.
Adding Data in the Project View View this video to learn how to add control accounts, work packages, and resource assignments in the Project view.
Using Export/Import Assignments to Import Project Data View this video to learn how to edit project data in Excel and then import the data for quick and easy project data entry.
How to Resolve Common Errors When Using Assignment Import View this video to learn how to correct common errors when using Assignment Import.

Resources

Video Description
Adding Resources to a Resource File View this video to learn how to add resources to a resource file.
Creating a New Resource File View this video to learn how to create a new resource file.
Export and Import Resources and Calculations View this video to learn how to quickly enter data into a Cobra resource file by exporting to Excel, editing in Excel, and then importing the new resources and calculations.