Combining Projects into 1 project file, assigning permissions

[robfromuk]

Hello,

Version: Microsoft office 2000 (not server, just standalone)

I currently have 5 project files for 5 projects. In these 5 projects I have 3 resources who are my programmers.

I wish to:

a) combine the project files into 1 file
b) assign the projects such that the programmers may only view and amend the %completion for their project only.

Can you tell me if

1) This can be done with project 2000 (standalone) - if so - how.
2) If not, I have the MSDN library, which I notice has Project 2002 Server on. If 1 (above) can't be done - can it be done with server? Again - if so - how.

I realise what i'm asking may require a lengthy answer, and send my sincere thanks to anyone who can answer.

Rob

 

[PDQBach]

It can't be done.

An MS Project file is an "all or nothing". If you can open it, you can see it in its entirety.

OTOH, you could work with a Master project. This would leave you with six projects: the five existing sub-projects and the Master project. By the way you have phrased your question, though, I infer that you have already explored and rejected this possibility.

Finally ... why do you want your staff to update % Completion? This merely tracks elapsed duration. You might be thinking about %Work Complete but I've run enough software projects to know that "I'm 60% done" is a statement which no content. Your tasks should be deliverables. Either you have the deliverable (100% work complete) or you don't (0% work complete).