Automatically update % complete on a bar

Question:     

I want the percent complete value to populate as symbol text when a symbol-horizontal bar-symbol is added to the schedule.

 

Answer:

  1. Symbols and Bars Fill to Status Date on the Dates tab must be checked on.
  2. In the toolbox, double click the symbol (start of finish) which should display the % complete value.
  3. In the Symbol Properties dialog box that displays select the Default Text tab.

  4. On Line 1 enter the substitutable text string &percentcomplete.
  5. When the symbol (or bar) is added to the schedule the % complete value will be added on the schedule as symbol text.

Note: The percent value will not be added to any instances of that symbol already on the schedule.


 

Related topics

Change a symbol's color

Control the percent complete fill on a summary bar   

What can affect Fill to Status Date?

Why are some symbols not filled?

About showing progress (Milestones Help)

Fill symbols/bars to status date (Milestones Help)

 

 

 

 

 

Applies to Milestones Professional:      2019        2021        2023        2025

 

 

 

 

      

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