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Modify the program properties
As work proceeds on a program, the program manager can manually update program properties to reflect the current program state. You can update properties on a single program, multiple programs, or on the Information panel.
Note: You can define a program's default unit of measure from the Overview tab when modifying the program properties. The unit of time is used when viewing the program on the timeline and when selecting the timeline zoom level of Unit of Time Measure. You can set the Unit of Time Measure to Days, Weeks, Months, Quarters, or Years.
Update properties on a single program
You can update properties on a single program in the folder structure or from the program timeline.
Procedure
- Select the desired program from the list.
- Click Edit.
- Edit the program's properties.
- Click Save.
Update properties on multiple programs
This display method enables you to update properties directly within the table. It's a convenient method to use to update properties on more than one program.
Procedure
- Select the Table display method.
- Using multiselect mode, select the programs from the list.
- Click Edit.
- Edit program properties in the table.
- Click Save Edits.
Update program properties in the Information panel
You can access the Information panel from within any display.
Procedure
- Select the desired program.
- Click Information.
- Click Edit.
- Edit the program properties.
- Click Save.
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