Changing the Hierarchy in the WBS Element Overview 

Use

Generally speaking, you enter the desired project hierarchy level directly when you create the WBS element. However, you can also change hierarchy levels of WBS elements afterwards.

See also:

Changing the Project Hierarchy

Procedure

Select a WBS element and choose one of the functions listed in the table below. The functions also affect the WBS elements subordinate to the one selected.

Function

Menu Path

What You Should Know

Move WBS element down a level

Edit ® Object ® Level down

If you are working in a subtree, the top WBS element cannot be moved down a level.

Move WBS element up a level

Edit ® Object ® Level up

If you are working in a subtree, the top WBS element cannot be moved up a level.

Move the WBS element to another position.

Edit ® Object ® Move

Position the cursor on the WBS element in front of which you want to insert the WBS element.

You cannot insert a moved WBS element below WBS elements that are subordinate to it.

If you are working in a subtree, the top WBS element cannot be moved.

Detach WBS element from project hierarchy and insert it at level 1.

Edit ® Object ® Cut

If you are working with a subtree, it is not generally possible to detach WBS elements.

 

See also:

Deriving the Hierarchy from the WBS Element Number