Key Points

• A work resource’s maximum units (Max. Units) value determines when the resource becomes overallocated.

• The Resource Usage view enables you to view the details of assignments that cause resource overallocation.

• You can manually or automatically resolve resource overallocations.

• When editing a resource assignment value (such as assignment units), you can use a Smart Tag to change the scheduling effect of your action.

• You can view cost details from the individual assignment level all the way to the entire project level.

• The tasks on the critical path determine the project finish date.