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Display
only a bar - Use "Null" or invisible symbols |
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In many cases,
as in the example below, only a bar is needed on
a schedule for most tasks. In this case,
while Milestones software still uses symbols to
represent start and end dates, these symbols are
the "null" or invisible type. |
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To add a blank/null symbol to the
toolbox:
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In the toolbox, double-click a symbol which will be changed to the null symbol.
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In the
Standard Shapes
list, choose
#
28.
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Click the
Text and Date
Properties
tab.
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Repeat for the symbol
at the other end of the bar.
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Locate a null symbol
you have already placed |
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Sometimes, it's tricky to
locate a null symbol once placed (since it's invisible!)
For example, on this
schedule, it's easy to see that there are quite a few
invisible symbols at the start and end of each bar.
But, could there be more? |
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In Version 2008, choose
Highlight Invisible Symbols on the View tab,
to show a marker for all of the non-visible symbols. |
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Notes:
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The vertical line
symbols (#17, 18, 26 and 27) are good substitutes
for the null symbol because they are visible, yet
unobtrusive.
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A null symbol can be
used when you want to display a bar with no symbols.
In this case, the symbol should be defined as a
normal symbol
in your toolbox.
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null symbol might also be used to display text
somewhere on the task row. In this case, the symbol
should be defined as a comment symbol
in your toolbox.
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