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MilanBor
Copper Contributor
May 09, 2022

Large and complex project - issues with filtering and views

Hello guys,

does anyone met these issues before?

 

Project:

  • over 6k tasks
  • resources incl.
  • baseline used

There is something wrong - when I try to filter table, filter applies but immediately the filter buttons disappear.. Also, when trying to switch to Task usage view, it doesn't work (doesn't switch the view). Of course I tried to copy original view from template, did not work. I tried to export XML data and import it into blank new project, did not work either.

 

Only way I could switch into that view is to open New window with that specific view.. but that's crazy, you know..

 

Any ideas? 😉


Thanks,
Milan

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  • Dale_HowardMVP's avatar
    Dale_HowardMVP
    MVP
    May 09, 2022
    MilanBor --

    Do you have the Gantt Chart view applied when you encounter these problems? If so, this situation is very similar to a situation I encountered one time when the Gantt Chart view somehow got corrupted. Here is how I was able to resolve the problem with my project:

    1. Apply any other view, such as the Resource Sheet view.
    2. Display the Organizer dialog.
    3. In the list of Views on the right side of the screen (in the project), select the Gantt Chart view and then click the Delete button.
    4. Close the Organizer dialog.
    5. Apply the Gantt Chart view again.

    By using the above process, you will cause Microsoft Project to copy a fresh Gantt Chart view from your Global.mpt file to your project. Please try these steps and then test your project again. And please let us know if this process helped you.
    • MilanBor's avatar
      MilanBor
      Copper Contributor
      May 09, 2022
      Hi Dale,

      that's exactly what I've been trying as the first option. Whatever gets corrupted should be restored from the original template.. But not this time. I tried on different systems, different versions of Project, different language versions... was not able to get it back to work 😞

      Thanks for any other ideas 🙂
      Milan
      • John-project's avatar
        John-project
        Silver Contributor
        May 09, 2022
        Milan,
        Okay, here's a few questions that may help us help you.
        1. What version of Project are you using?
        2. Is it fully updated?
        3. What language?
        4. Is it a single file or part of a linked structure (i.e. master/subprojects, resource pool/sharer files)?
        5. Does the file have any inserted objects (e.g. graphics, links to other apps.)?
        6. What is the current file size in Mb?
        7. Does the file have multiple calendars?
        8. Does the file use paste links between fields (e.g. hammock tasks)?
        9. How many custom fields?
        10. Does the file contain macros?

        You say you tried saving as XML and then re-opening the XML into a new Project file. Did the new file immediately display the same problem or did it initially work and then go south after some editing?

        John

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