Primavera P6 Hot Key Commands

Primavera P6 Hot Keys

Primavera P6 is an enterprise project portfolio management software. It has advanced project management, product management, collaboration and control capabilities, and integrates with other enterprise software such as Oracle and SAP’s ERP systems. However, using this software tool can be a bit difficult for beginners. Because many of them are not aware of hot keys and other features. Primavera P6 hot key commands increase users performance and allow them to create and manage their schedules quickly.

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Oracle Primavera P6 gives control, monitoring, and insight to planners, project managers, schedulers, employers, stakeholders, and any others who are involved in a given project.

Here below you can see a list of commands available in Primavera P6. As you see, Primavera P6 EPPM commands are a bit different than Primavera P6 Professional commands.

Primavera P6 Hot Key Commands (EPPM)

Primavera P6 EPPM Hot Key Commands

P6 Hot Key Commands (EPPM)

Primavera P6 Hot Key Commands (Professional)

Primavera P6 Professional Hot Key Commands

P6 Hot Key Commands (Professional)

As you see, there are some useful commands in Primavera P6 Professional and Primavera P6 EPPM which enables saving time while you are creating a workschedule. Many users are unaware of their benefits.

Note that Primavera P6 is a powerful tool for project, program and portfolio management. Understanding the use of the hot keys will help you to use this program effectively.

Primavera P6 Hot Key FAQs: Mastering Keyboard Shortcuts

What button is a hot key?

A hot key, also sometimes called a shortcut key, is a single key or combination of keys that you can press to quickly perform an action in a software program. They are designed to save you time and effort compared to using menus and clicking through various options.

What is the hot function key?

There isn’t a single “hot function key.” The F keys (F1-F12) are often used as function keys in many programs, but their specific functions vary depending on the software. In Primavera P6, some F keys have specific functionalities, like F1 for context-sensitive help and F9 for scheduling.

What is the shortcut key of schedule in Primavera P6?

The shortcut key for scheduling in Primavera P6 is F9. Pressing F9 initiates the scheduling process using the project’s current settings.

What is hot key assignment?

Hot key assignment refers to the process of defining or customizing which keys or key combinations trigger specific actions in a program. Primavera P6 doesn’t allow extensive hot key customization, but it offers pre-defined shortcuts for various functionalities.

What does Ctrl + W do?

Ctrl + W is a common hotkey used in many programs to close the current window. However, Primavera P6 doesn’t use Ctrl + W for this purpose. It has its own set of shortcut keys for different actions.

What is F4 hot key?

Similar to Ctrl + W, F4 is a common shortcut used in some programs to close the current window or application. Primavera P6 doesn’t use F4 for this function either.

What is F5 in Primavera P6?

The F5 key in Primavera P6 serves as a refresh function. Pressing F5 refreshes the data in the current window, ensuring you’re viewing the most up-to-date information.

What is F9 in Primavera P6 (and F9 key in P6)?

F9 in Primavera P6 (often referred to as F9 key in P6) is a crucial shortcut for scheduling. Pressing F9 initiates the scheduling process, calculating the project schedule based on the activity durations, relationships, and other scheduling parameters you’ve defined.

See Also

What is Primavera P6 ?

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Using Shortcut Keys

Here are some Primavera P6 Hot Key Commands:

General Navigation:

  • Alt + F: Access the File Menu
  • Alt + E: Access the Edit Menu
  • Alt + V: Access the View Menu
  • Alt + T: Access the Tools Menu
  • Alt + H: Access the Help Menu
  • F1: Context-Sensitive Help – Provides help based on the current window or selection.
  • F3: Find Next – Locates the next occurrence of the text you entered in the Find field.
  • F5: Refresh – Refreshes the data in the current window.
  • F7: Spell Check – Checks the spelling of text in the current window.

Editing:

  • F2: Toggles between Edit and Browse modes – Allows editing text fields within the Details Tabs for various elements like WBS, Activities, Notebooks, etc.
  • Ctrl + X: Cut – Cuts the selected text or object and copies it to the clipboard.
  • Ctrl + C: Copy – Copies the selected text or object to the clipboard.
  • Ctrl + V: Paste – Pastes the contents of the clipboard into the current location.
  • Ins: Insert New Activity – Inserts a new activity row below the currently selected activity.

Scheduling:

  • F9: Schedule Now – Schedules the project using the current settings.

Other:

  • Ctrl + N: New Project – Creates a new project file.
  • Ctrl + O: Open Project – Opens an existing project file.

Note: These are some of the most common hotkey commands in Primavera P6. There are many other keyboard shortcuts available depending on the specific context and functionality you’re using. For a more comprehensive list, you can refer to the Primavera P6 user manual or online resources.

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