Generate Estimates Based on Resource Allocation

Use the following procedure when you want to generate estimates based on resource allocation. The resource must be assigned to the effort task to generate estimates based on allocation. Estimates are only calculated for the effort task.

To generate resource estimates based on resource allocation

  1. Open the project.

    The Project: Properties: Main - General page appears.

  2. Select the Team tab.

    The Project: Team: Staff page appears by default.

  3. Select the check box next to the resource for whom you want to generate estimates based on allocation, click the More button, and select Estimate from Allocation.

    The number in the ETC column refreshes to match the Allocation number.