Including WBS Structures 

Procedure

1. Select the WBS element where you want to include the new WBS element.

2. Choose Edit ® Copy ® WBS structure.

A dialog box appears.

3. Select either of the tab pages, Standard WBS or Operative WBS.

4. Enter

- Which WBS element you want to include

If the WBS element to be included has additional WBS elements subordinate to it, the system automatically copies these lower-level hierarchy elements.

- Whether you want to include the new WBS element at the same hierarchy level as the selected WBS element or below it.

- Which options to use when including the WBS element:

Option

Effect

Right/Left

The WBS element is positioned to the right or to the left of the selected WBS element in the hierarchy.

With/without root

With root: The selected WBS element is included.

Without root: Only the subordinate WBS elements are included.

With/without activities

The WBS element is includes either with or without its assigned activities

5. Choose WBS element overview.

The Copy structure screen appears.

6. Select the WBS element(s) that you want to include.

7. Give the new WBS elements new numbers by using either the Predefine or Replace function.

8. Choose Include.

Result

The system includes the WBS element(s). If you have selected With activities, the corresponding activities are also included.

See also:

Copying Project Objects