How do I open multiple project plans [2] in separate windows?

[Biznuz]

Help. I am using MSProject 2003 and it won't let me have multiple windows
open for multiple files. When I open a new file, it puts it in the same
window as the already open file. I am also unable to open/invoke another
Project window from using Start/Programs when one is already open.

[Mike Glen]

Hi Biznuz,

Welcome to this Microsoft Project newsgroup :-)

When you have opend a few, try Window/Arrange All

FAQs, companion products and other useful Project information can be seen at
this web address: <http://www.mvps.org/project/>

Hope this helps - please let us know how you get on :-))

Mike Glen
MS Project MVP

Post by Biznuz
Help. I am using MSProject 2003 and it won't let me have multiple
windows open for multiple files. When I open a new file, it puts it
in the same window as the already open file. I am also unable to
open/invoke another Project window from using Start/Programs when one
is already open.

[Biznuz]

Thanks Mike, that is what I have been doing, but I would rather have two
completely different sessions of Project going at the same time. Other MS
applications allow it. Seems like there might be a bug with 2003.

Terri

Post by Mike Glen
Hi Biznuz,
Welcome to this Microsoft Project newsgroup :-)
When you have opend a few, try Window/Arrange All
FAQs, companion products and other useful Project information can be seen at
this web address: <http://www.mvps.org/project/>
Hope this helps - please let us know how you get on :-))
Mike Glen
MS Project MVP

Post by Biznuz
Help. I am using MSProject 2003 and it won't let me have multiple
windows open for multiple files. When I open a new file, it puts it
in the same window as the already open file. I am also unable to
open/invoke another Project window from using Start/Programs when one
is already open.

[JackD]

Nope. No bug. It has always been that way and hasn't changed.
--
-Jack ... For project information and macro examples visit
http://masamiki.com/project

.

Post by Biznuz
Thanks Mike, that is what I have been doing, but I would rather have two
completely different sessions of Project going at the same time. Other MS
applications allow it. Seems like there might be a bug with 2003.
Terri

Post by Mike Glen
Hi Biznuz,
Welcome to this Microsoft Project newsgroup :-)
When you have opend a few, try Window/Arrange All
FAQs, companion products and other useful Project information can be seen at
this web address: <http://www.mvps.org/project/>
Hope this helps - please let us know how you get on :-))
Mike Glen
MS Project MVP

Post by Biznuz
Help. I am using MSProject 2003 and it won't let me have multiple
windows open for multiple files. When I open a new file, it puts it
in the same window as the already open file. I am also unable to
open/invoke another Project window from using Start/Programs when one
is already open.

[Mike Glen]

Just curious, Biznuz, but why?


Mike Glen
Project MVP

Post by Biznuz
Thanks Mike, that is what I have been doing, but I would rather have
two completely different sessions of Project going at the same time.
Other MS applications allow it. Seems like there might be a bug with
2003.
Terri

Post by Mike Glen
Hi Biznuz,
Welcome to this Microsoft Project newsgroup :-)
When you have opend a few, try Window/Arrange All
FAQs, companion products and other useful Project information can be
seen at this web address: <http://www.mvps.org/project/>
Hope this helps - please let us know how you get on :-))
Mike Glen
MS Project MVP

Post by Biznuz
Help. I am using MSProject 2003 and it won't let me have multiple
windows open for multiple files. When I open a new file, it puts it
in the same window as the already open file. I am also unable to
open/invoke another Project window from using Start/Programs when
one is already open.

[JulieS]

Hi Biznuz,

I'm not sure if this is what you are searching for...Although you cannot run
multiple sessions of Project you can have each Project file open appear in as
a separate item in your task bar.
Check Tools>Options, view tab and enable "Windows in Taskbar" under the Show
headings.

Julie

[Biznuz]

Thanks Julie, that helps somewhat, so that I can use ALT-Tab to toggle
between the two. However, I would still like to have two independent windows
to move around the screen so that I could see more columns and tasks when
toggling. This would be especially beneficial on my widescreen laptop.

Post by Mike Glen
Hi Biznuz,
I'm not sure if this is what you are searching for...Although you cannot run
multiple sessions of Project you can have each Project file open appear in as
a separate item in your task bar.
Check Tools>Options, view tab and enable "Windows in Taskbar" under the Show
headings.
Julie

[JulieS]

Hi Biznuz,

You're welcome for what small assistance I could give. Sorry, there isn't
another answer available to run two instances of Project.

Julie

Post by Biznuz
Thanks Julie, that helps somewhat, so that I can use ALT-Tab to toggle
between the two. However, I would still like to have two independent windows
to move around the screen so that I could see more columns and tasks when
toggling. This would be especially beneficial on my widescreen laptop.

Post by Mike Glen
Hi Biznuz,
I'm not sure if this is what you are searching for...Although you cannot run
multiple sessions of Project you can have each Project file open appear in as
a separate item in your task bar.
Check Tools>Options, view tab and enable "Windows in Taskbar" under the Show
headings.
Julie