For the professional project manager, scheduler, administrator, or consultant working with Microsoft Project (2010+), BPC Logic Filter is a tool that fills the gaps between Project’s native functionality and the requirements of logic-driven schedule management in complex projects.
1. Logic Checkers provide schedule quality reporting as well as dynamic filter controls for targeted review and correction of schedule logic issues.
2. Logic Tracers provide filtered or highlighted views of logic paths to and from any task in the project. Including:
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- A refined QuickTrace macro, with results matching built-in “Task Path” bar styles;
- Driving, near-driving, and slack paths to any task (more accurate than built-in “Task Path” bar styles);
- Critical Path and Near-Critical Paths (i.e. Longest Path and Near-Longest Paths, including path relative float);
- Resource Driving/Critical (and Near-Driving/Critical) Paths;
- Logic paths through multiple projects (in linked master/sub-project structures).
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3. Task Logic Inspector provides detailed predecessor and successor information:
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- More accurate than built-in tools like “Task Inspector”;
- Includes user-selected fields;
- Provides for logic-based navigation through the schedule network.
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4. All modes support extreme user customization.
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BPC Logic Filter is licensed in Standard, Professional, and Limited Logic Inspector (LLI) Editions. All editions work with any modern desktop version of Microsoft Project. A fully-functional Trial version is available for download. Once the Trial proves satisfactory, users may open the About/Upgrade tab inside the software settings to connect to the subscription page.
BPC Logic Filter Editions
- All require MS Project - desktopUser Group
- Test each edition to avoid surprisesIncluded in 14-day Trial
- Ribbon ButtonsMAIN FEATURES
- Trace predecessors and/or successors to any task(s)Task Logic Tracer
- Data-rich Predecessors and Successors tables w/ Jump buttons for logic-based navigationTask Logic Inspector
- Pre-set task checker for common logic issuesLogic Quick Check
- Filter (or Highlight) to match "Task Paths" / "Task Inspector" resultsQuickTrace
- Pre-set driving path to project completionLongest Path Filter
- Limit trace to N-steps from the selected taskLocal Network Filter
- Custom task checker for 30+ logic issuesProject Logic Checker
- Pre-set driving and near driving paths to project completion. Defaults to multiple-float-path Gantt chart view.Near-Longest Path Filter
- Settings and parametersMAIN ANALYSIS OPTIONS
- Filter/sort/highlight controls and output formGeneral tracer display options
- Preserve Analysis Results for Custom Views/ReportsData persistence
- Display driving relationships/paths based on relative float - more reliable than internal MSP indicators.Driving logic (Conventional early-dates)
- Display "days away from driving" in traces and inspector tables. Late-date float and bi-directional driving logic (Beta) highlight successor-path drivers in inspector tables. Multiple-float-path Gantt chart displays.Relative Float (Early/Late/Alt)
- Include resource calendars and leveling/availability restrictions in traces & inspectors. Resource critical path, etc.Resource Drivers
- Use custom bars and bar styles to emphasize resource drivers and logic float paths in filtered and unfiltered views. Use custom view headers to automatically document the key analysis parameters.Color-code bars & links
- Include cross-project links in traces & inspectorsMaster/sub project links
- (Beta) Drag ~ number of days a driving-path task may be accelerated until it is no longer drivingDriving Path Drag
LLI
$11.62
USD per mo (paid yearly)
- Key needs: Ad hoc examination and navigation through dependenciesSpecial-Purpose MSP Users
Std
$23.25
USD per mo (paid yearly)
- Key needs: standardized review, filtering, and reporting of logic driven schedules.PMs, Schedule Coordinators
Pro
$59.08
USD per mo (paid yearly)
- Key needs: detailed examination/reporting of schedule logic flow, paths, and float.Professional schedulers, analysts
Continuous internet connectivity is required to download, run, and maintain the software. (Machine-locked licenses are available for users whose security environments preclude such connectivity – at substantially higher subscription costs.)