Estimating Tasks

The task component includes a Time tab on which you can record the amount of time needed to complete a task or sub-task.

To enter the estimated time to complete a task

  1. Open the Task view and click Link with Selection.
  2. Select the folder in the Server Explorer or the Eclipse Explorers that contains the task that you want to modify.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • Double click on a task or sub-task in the task tree or list.

    The Properties dialog box opens.

  4. Click the Time tab.
  5. Use the Start and Finish buttons to select a start and finish date.
  6. Type the estimated hours required to complete the task in the Work field.

    The rest of the Time pane is disabled, however, the values for Actual and Variance automatically calculate when the Work value changes.

  7. Click OK.
Parent topic: Tasks