Enter a name for the phase.

The name is language-dependent but you can enter a name of your choice. The unique, language-independent number has been entered by default. However, you can change it.

Select a phase type.

You must create a phase type before you can release a phase.

Specify whether the phase has a predecessor phase.

You use this setting to determine the order of the phases. If you make changes to the order, you see them in the structure tree.

The system allows you to select phases from all phases that have already been created. Select No Predecessor for the first phase.

Specify persons responsible (see Persons Responsible for Project Elements).

Enter a description, as required.

The description is language-dependent.

Select the Calendar you want to use for this project, if required. The calendar influences scheduling. You use it to determine, for example, whether all weekdays or only working days are taken into consideration. In the standard system, the same calendar is used for the phase and the project definition. If you want to use a different calendar select it here.

If you want to release the phase for processing, choose Release from the Change Status dropdown box.

The system changes the current status Created to Released. This releases the phase for editing (see Editing Project Structures). At the same time, other existing checklist references are resolved and the tasks that belong to the phase are released for editing.