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Define the Default Assignment Options

Use the Defaults tab on the Options dialog box to define Open Workbench's default assignment options for projects and tasks, such as loading pattern, duration type, and unit of measure.

To set the default assignment options

1. Select "Preferences" from the application menu at the top left.

   The General tab on the Options dialog box opens.

2. Click the Defaults tab.

   The general default options display.

3. In the Assignments section, complete the following fields, and click OK:

   Loading Pattern

   Defines the loading pattern that is used when assigning resources to tasks.

   Default: Front

   Options: Fixed, Contour, Front, or Back.

   Fixed Duration

   Specifies whether the resource's duration type is fixed or variable.

   Default Unit

   Specifies how the resource value is measured.

   Default: Hours

   Options: Days or Hours.

   The Options dialog box closes.

More information:

Define Open Workbench Default Options

Define the Default Dependency Options

About Establishing Task and Resource Constraints

Add Resources to Tasks

Loading Pattern

Duration