Resource Request Search Extension Fields

Here is a description of the fields on the Resource Request Search Extension.

Note
Some of these fields may not be visible or editable at all times, or in all package combinations.

Resource Request Details

Key: R – Read-only

Field   Description
Resource Request Name R Unique name of the resource request.
Status R Status of the Resource Request
Requested Hours R Number of hours that have been requested.
Requested Bill Rate R Bill rate that has been requested.

Search Resources

You can use these fields in conjunction with the Search button to search for resources:

Field   Description
Resource Request Name R Unique name of the resource request.
Start Date   Date on which you want the assignment to start.
End Date   Date on which you want the assignment to end.
Name   Name of the resource to search for.
Roles   Role to search for. To narrow the search results to the selected role, select the checkbox.
Competencies   Competencies to narrow the search results by. To add competencies, click Add More, Select the checkboxes of the competencies you want and click Add.
Qualifications   Qualifications to narrow the search results by. To add qualifications, click Add More, Select the checkboxes of the qualifications you want and click Add.
Worked w/ Customer   Indicates whether to filter resources based on whether they have worked with the customer.
Availability   Indicates whether to narrow the search results based on whether resources have assignments.
Internal   Indicates whether to narrow the search results based on whether resources are internal or external.
Distance   Indicates whether to narrow the search results based on the resource's location.

Create Assignment Popup

Field   Description
Scheduling Strategy   Scheduling strategy for the resource. See "About Scheduling Strategies".
Start/End Date R The start and end dates for the assignment based on the start and end date in the Search Resources section and the selected scheduling strategy.

Buttons, Links and Controls

Button/Link/Control Description
Map It If your administrator granted access to third party web sites while installing the Resource Search extension, displays the location of the resource request on a map.
New Map It If your administrator granted access to third party web sites while installing the Resource Search extension, displays the location of the resources and the location of the resource request on a map.
Add More Displays a popup where you can select competencies or qualifications to narrow the search results on.
Search Searches for resources based on the criteria selected in the Search Resources section.
Sort Drop-Down List Allows you to sort the search results based on:
  • Cost
  • Distance
  • Availability
  • Whether the resource is Internal or External
Assign Displays the Create Assignment popup where you can select the schedule details for the resource before creating the assignment.
Refresh Refreshes the search results.

Related Information

Resource Requests

Related Tasks

Creating Resource Requests

Copying Resource Requests from a Project Template

Searching for Resources

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