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phil9922 · 06-17-2008, 09:53 PM

Does anyone here use some type of project management software to track your progress? I usually have many projects that I'm working on all at the same time and have been looking into this a little bit but most of the software I've found is a lot more complex than what I need.

I don't need many special features or options. I'd like to be able track what has and hasnt been completed with each of my projects (like individual checklists for each project) and list the individual expenses/revenue for each project.

Anyone know of some software that would work well for this? I've been considering just using excel but I'd prefer something that's a little nicer to look at so that its easier to switch quickly between different sites (projects), quickly view which projects are making $, which ones havent broken even yet, etc etc.

bb_wolfe · 06-17-2008, 10:37 PM

MS PRoject works for me, but there is a steep learning curve involved to do it right.

Look at PMI Institute for some (hopefully) free templates.

Otherwise, go to sourceforge.org and search for some OSS solutions.

OrganicOne · 06-17-2008, 10:52 PM

I just signed up at Project management, collaboration, and task software: Basecamp, so far so good. They have a free package you can try out, but I recommend going with the pay solution if only for the file sharing feature.

This may also be useful: List of project management software - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

tweak50 · 06-17-2008, 11:20 PM

I use Redmine at work. It's pretty nice and customizable. It is a RoR app, so you'll need a suitable hosting environment for it.

Redmine - Overview - Redmine

erect · 06-17-2008, 11:46 PM

TaskFreak - check out the online demo

it's quite awesome & great for just one person or multiple developers / management / client interaction.

It's really just a glorified ToDo list but you sound like you want something simple. This is it.

LotsOfZeros · 06-18-2008, 12:14 AM

Task Coach

aim · 06-18-2008, 01:45 AM

I highly recommend Factory Nova - Project Management Software | Features

...best of class.

phil9922 · 06-18-2008, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aim

I highly recommend Factory Nova - Project Management Software | Features

...best of class.

I have only looked at a couple of the suggestions so far, but from the demo, this looks like its exactly what I need. Drank a bunch of beers watching the game tonight so I want to look over everything again tomorrow, but this one looks perfect. Best GUI of the ones I've looked at so far...I've been considering hiring a couple employees lately so the easy to use interface is a huge plus for me. Thanks.

emp · 06-18-2008, 02:28 AM

MS Project is a buggy piece of crap.
A badly programmed Interface to a DB backend.

Steep learning curve ahead?
Yes, it is quite complicated, but also just utter crap.

Avoid.

::emp::

aim · 06-18-2008, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil9922

I have only looked at a couple of the suggestions so far, but from the demo, this looks like its exactly what I need. Drank a bunch of beers watching the game tonight so I want to look over everything again tomorrow, but this one looks perfect. Best GUI of the ones I've looked at so far...I've been considering hiring a couple employees lately so the easy to use interface is a huge plus for me. Thanks.

We've been using it for almost a year, has worked out great. It at least has a 30 day trial to see if it'll work for you. If you need any help with setup / implementation, please let me know.

tezifon · 06-18-2008, 03:03 AM

notepad ++

phil9922 · 06-18-2008, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aim

We've been using it for almost a year, has worked out great. It at least has a 30 day trial to see if it'll work for you. If you need any help with setup / implementation, please let me know.

Question for you...with that software, as an administrator, am I able to set specific instructions to be visible by only specific users? So for example when employee A signs in, it says complete task #1, and when employee B signs in, it says complete task #2?

aim · 06-18-2008, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil9922

Question for you...with that software, as an administrator, am I able to set specific instructions to be visible by only specific users? So for example when employee A signs in, it says complete task #1, and when employee B signs in, it says complete task #2?

Yes, or you can assign tasks to a group of users. It's all up to you.

audax · 06-18-2008, 03:32 AM

I use BaseCamp for collaborating with clients and labor.

For resource management I use Outlook and Taskline. Taskline plugins into Outlook and adds some fields to the the Tasks to let you specify the length of time the task will take. It then automatically inserts those tasks as Calendar items, observing the work hours you follow. This allows me to give clients extremely accurate timelines and never overbook myself.

Time and Task Management Software for Microsoft Outlook: Taskline

HarveyJ · 06-18-2008, 04:20 AM

Download of the Day: GanttProject
That one's done wonders for me eing able to keep track f my productivity. I now know exactly how many hours of slippage I have on every project and that I'm collectively thousands of hours behind on where my life should be.
Step 1: Steal underpants...

taskguru · 06-18-2008, 05:15 PM

Check out StatusWiz - A Project Management Tool - three level hierarchy - groups, projects, tasks - can keep multiple projects very organsized. Plus a fantastic search and query tool.

bubbles · 06-18-2008, 06:50 PM

Rally Software Development | Agile Project Management, Requirements Management, Test and Defect Tracking Software Tools and Coaching for Development Agile Teams

bb_wolfe · 06-18-2008, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emp

MS Project is a buggy piece of crap.
A badly programmed Interface to a DB backend.

Steep learning curve ahead?
Yes, it is quite complicated, but also just utter crap.

Avoid.

::emp::

Have to disagree with you there. I have 5 PMP's on staff who delegate to 200+ developers and other IT personnel using Project/Project Server and it's pretty damn spiffy, especially when it comes to reporting.

If you take the time to learn it, it's pretty good for single folks too.

As far as bugs, what doesn't have them. I can say project has nothing in the way of bugs that keeps us from using and abusing it.

Enigmabomb · 06-18-2008, 09:17 PM

dot project is not too bad.

emp · 06-19-2008, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bb_wolfe

Have to disagree with you there. I have 5 PMP's on staff who delegate to 200+ developers and other IT personnel using Project/Project Server and it's pretty damn spiffy, especially when it comes to reporting.

If you take the time to learn it, it's pretty good for single folks too.

As far as bugs, what doesn't have them. I can say project has nothing in the way of bugs that keeps us from using and abusing it.

Dear sir,
I disagree with you disagreeing with me.

Kind Regards,
::emp::

bb_wolfe · 06-19-2008, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emp

Dear sir,
I disagree with you disagreeing with me.

Kind Regards,
::emp::

Dear Emp,

I'm disagreeing to agree with you. Your disagreement is highly disagreeable to me, but I'm very disagreeable today so let's agree to disagree.

Agreed?

Best regards,
BB_wolfe

emp · 06-19-2008, 09:22 AM

Dear Sir,

Indeed.

::emp::

bb_wolfe · 06-19-2008, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emp

Dear Sir,

Indeed.

::emp::

I'm not your guy, buddy...

Madfare · 06-20-2008, 02:41 AM

MS Project works for many people, but it costs not less than $500

I use Wrike. Works fine, not perfect, but pretty good. It's got really helpfull stuff like timelines and time-tracking.

06-17-2008, 09:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
phil9922 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 378 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Project management software? Does anyone here use some type of project management software to track your progress? I usually have many projects that I'm working on all at the same time and have been looking into this a little bit but most of the software I've found is a lot more complex than what I need. I don't need many special features or options. I'd like to be able track what has and hasnt been completed with each of my projects (like individual checklists for each project) and list the individual expenses/revenue for each project. Anyone know of some software that would work well for this? I've been considering just using excel but I'd prefer something that's a little nicer to look at so that its easier to switch quickly between different sites (projects), quickly view which projects are making $, which ones havent broken even yet, etc etc. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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bb_wolfe Medicinal KFC Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,127 iTrader: 7 / 100%	MS PRoject works for me, but there is a steep learning curve involved to do it right. Look at PMI Institute for some (hopefully) free templates. Otherwise, go to sourceforge.org and search for some OSS solutions. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

06-17-2008, 10:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
OrganicOne one-legged douche burger Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 153 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I just signed up at Project management, collaboration, and task software: Basecamp, so far so good. They have a free package you can try out, but I recommend going with the pay solution if only for the file sharing feature. This may also be useful: List of project management software - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

06-18-2008, 01:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
aim Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,266 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I highly recommend Factory Nova - Project Management Software \| Features ...best of class. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ http://cgi.4chan.org/s/src/1242695804300.gif

06-18-2008, 02:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
emp Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,818 iTrader: 17 / 100%	MS Project is a buggy piece of crap. A badly programmed Interface to a DB backend. Steep learning curve ahead? Yes, it is quite complicated, but also just utter crap. Avoid. ::emp:: Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Get your own Bot army! Use promo code blindape199 That's because all programmers are also ninjas.(but not all ninjas are programmers) - LogicFlux Blind Ape Seo

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06-18-2008, 03:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
audax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 810 iTrader: 14 / 100%	I use BaseCamp for collaborating with clients and labor. For resource management I use Outlook and Taskline. Taskline plugins into Outlook and adds some fields to the the Tasks to let you specify the length of time the task will take. It then automatically inserts those tasks as Calendar items, observing the work hours you follow. This allows me to give clients extremely accurate timelines and never overbook myself. Time and Task Management Software for Microsoft Outlook: Taskline Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

06-18-2008, 04:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
HarveyJ He is - THE CACTUS! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne - Not the one in Florida Posts: 3,906 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Download of the Day: GanttProject That one's done wonders for me eing able to keep track f my productivity. I now know exactly how many hours of slippage I have on every project and that I'm collectively thousands of hours behind on where my life should be. Step 1: Steal underpants... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ After 10,000 years I'm free!

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taskguru Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Check out StatusWiz - A Project Management Tool - three level hierarchy - groups, projects, tasks - can keep multiple projects very organsized. Plus a fantastic search and query tool. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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bubbles Domainers... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 866 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Rally Software Development \| Agile Project Management, Requirements Management, Test and Defect Tracking Software Tools and Coaching for Development Agile Teams Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Best Regarded Google Webmaster Mr Khanceff John

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Enigmabomb Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,916 iTrader: 11 / 100%	dot project is not too bad. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ SEO Keyword Tracking For Professionals (Or just a slob with clients) How To Write Link Bait Stop moving in slow motion:Full Speed SEO

06-19-2008, 09:22 AM	#22 (permalink)
emp Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,818 iTrader: 17 / 100%	Dear Sir, Indeed. ::emp:: Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Get your own Bot army! Use promo code blindape199 That's because all programmers are also ninjas.(but not all ninjas are programmers) - LogicFlux Blind Ape Seo

06-20-2008, 02:41 AM	#24 (permalink)
Madfare Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 / 0%	MS Project works for many people, but it costs not less than $500 I use Wrike. Works fine, not perfect, but pretty good. It's got really helpfull stuff like timelines and time-tracking. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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