Topics from the 'i-lign Implementors' category:

Import Resources: Overview

The i-lign tool has the ability to import existing resource information. This feature is particularly useful in situations where multiple users need to be created in i-lign, for instance at implementation time, or adding another team to the i-lign user base.

Importing resources - Microsoft Excel Template

It is possible to import resource information into i-lign using a spreadsheet template.

Reviewing deployment progress

You should regularly review your deployment to ensure it is delivering to the outcomes set at the outset of the process. Key things to focus on include:

Configurable Code Tables

The following code tables are configurable. You can add, delete and modify the fields. The entries will appear in the respective drop-down lists.

Static Code Tables

The following code tables do not allow additional code table entries to be defined.

Application Configuration

The i-lign software must be configured to suit the requirements of your organisation and the region within which you are operating.

Technical Overview

i-lign is a standard web-based Java application. It is a self-contained application that does not need day-to-day maintenance for it to run efficiently nor familiarity with the technology used.

Microsoft Project Import Procedure

Follow these steps to import a MS Project file into i-lign. (This option is only available in Microsoft Project 2002 or higher.)

Key Steps to Implementation

Introduction

The following briefly outlines the key steps required to implement i-lign.

Define deliverables, milestones and tasks

Deliverables, milestones and tasks are the most basic elements of all projects. If you're not managing these elements then you are not managing your projects.