Create a network diagram of the program WBS

The network diagram represents the sequence of WBS work packages in a chain of tasks leading to specific criteria of the integrated master plan (IMP) for the program. You create the network diagram by linking the WBS work packages together and to the criteria to form a network of program tasks.

Note: This capability is only available with the Aurora integration, which is available in Support Center.

The network diagram is created in the external schedule software using WBS data from Teamcenter. The data pushed from Teamcenter to the external schedule consists of:

• All WBS work packages in the program WBS.
• The events, accomplishments, and criteria representing the program IMP.
• The initial span time for each work package.
• Any links already created in Teamcenter between the WBS work packages and IMP criteria.
• Resource requirements for each work package. The resource requirement includes labor hours for each labor category for all functional work packages contained in the WBS work package.

The program manager sends the released program WBS to the external schedule.

As a program manager, create links between the WBS work packages and IMP criteria as follows:

Procedure

1. Select the WBS root and export it to the external scheduling software.

   The network diagram opens in the external schedule. It displays the network of program WBS elements and also events, accomplishments, and criteria as tasks. Any links that already exist in the program WBS are displayed in the network diagram.

2. Create links between the tasks in the external schedule.