Create Parallel Consolidation Structure Node

Explanation

This activity is used to create and connect a new node in a parallel consolidation structure.

Prerequisites

In order to perform this activity, a parallel consolidation structure should exist.

System Effects

As a result of this activity, a new node is created with a connection to the parallel consolidation structure.

Window

Parallel Consolidation Structure

Related Window Descriptions

Parallel Consolidation Structure

Create Node

Procedure

To create a new node in a parallel consolidation structure:

1. Open the Parallel Consolidation Structure window and search for the parallel consolidation structure for which the new node should be created.
2. Right-click on the node (or top node) to which the new node should be connected and click Create New Node to open the Create New Node dialog box.
3. Enter an ID for the node in the Node field.
4. Enter a description for the node  in the Description field.
5. Enter the date on which the event took place in the Event Date field.
6. Modify the value displayed in the Period field if required. (Note: A value is automatically displayed when the event date is entered.)
7. Enter a description in the Comment field if required.
8. Double click on the Notes check box, if you want to enter notes about the creation of the new node.
9. Click OK.

To create a new node as the top node:

1. Perform steps 1-4 of the previous procedure.
2. Select the Create as Top Node check box. (Note: The Node Above field is automatically cleared when you select this check box.)
3. Perform steps 5-8 of the previous procedure.
4. Click OK.