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Primavera-1:3

Work Breakdown structure (WBS)

WBS is created to break your porject into logical pieces for the purpose of grouping, sorting and many other features in primavera. It is inside these WBS that activities are created.


How to Create WBS:
Step-1:
Right Click on any project and select the Open Project option  or
Press Ctrl + O

After entering into Project, by default it goes to Activities window

Step-2:
For Creating WBS, Go to Project>WBS
Step-3:
Click the Add Button or Press “Insert” button on the keyboard for adding WBS

Each WBS that you create forms a Hierarchy by which you wish to Structure your project.
If you wish to manipulate the structure you can use the indent keys located on the right side panel

Step-4:
Assigning OBS to WBS:

1.Click on WBS Element .

2. Click on General Tab in WBS Detail form

3.Assign the OBS Element to the WBS Level by clicking on “ Responsible Manager” Option

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