Progress Analysis
The progress analysis shows how much work was done compared to plan, either as an earned value or burndown chart. The lines show the work done, the work planned, and the scope added in the selected period.
Done
This line shows how much work was done in the selected period. Depending on the settings, either the number of work packages or tasks done or the effort involved is taken into account. The time at which the work package or task was done is relevant here.
Planned
This line shows how much work should be done in the selected time period. The calculation is done on a daily basis by dividing the effort of a work package or task by its duration.
Scope
This line shows how much additional work has been added during the course of the project. If the scope of the project is expanded during implementation, the progress achieved is put into perspective. This line is only available for the Earned value chart type, but not for Burndown.
Chart type
Both chart types represent the same data. With the earned value method, the data is visualized in ascending order, i.e., as "profit," while with the burndown method, it is visualized in descending order. Cumulative values are displayed.
Include tasks
When this option is enabled, the tasks are included in the calculation. Example: A work package has a target effort of 15 hours. There are 7 tasks with an estimated effort of 2 hours each. On each day that tasks are completed, the effort of these tasks is included in the chart for the work package. If two remaining tasks are completed on the day the work package is completed, their effort (4 hours) is included in the chart, as well as the portion of the effort for the work package that is not covered by tasks (1 hour). This setting only has an effect if the Effort and Work package options are selected. Disable this option if you generally do not cover the effort of work packages with tasks.
Notes
- The values are calculated and independent of the project time tracking. For example, if 24 hours of effort were specified for a work package and the work package was completed, then a "value" of 24 hours was created, which is included in the calculation. How long it actually took to complete the work package is another question. You can find data on this in the Time Tracking menu item (provided that you track project time).
- Selecting time periods whose start date does not correspond to the project start date may result in misleading displays. This is the case, for example, if the display is monthly and a work package (or task) was not done in the month for which it was planned. In this case, the month in which the work package was actually done is displayed better than the month for which it was planned. However, if you select a time period that begins with the start of the project, this will not happen.