The following steps should be followed when setting up project (business office) with Project Libre.

1. Set the basic project information
   • Open Project Libre - Click Create Project.
   • Enter New Project Name, manger, start date, press ok.
   • Click on File (top left), select calendar and give name
   • Save as and enter the file name as (your name) cp1. For example, SmithJanecp1.mpp.
   • Click on the Project Name area and add project task.
   • Enter Start and Finish Dates
   • Select information the task and set if fix date
   • Add other task Click on OK.
   • Add your durations for each task
2. Set basic Gantt chart format and select your relationships (use also for tracking Gantt chart view).
   • Select relationships with task that are related
   • Select a lag if necessary
   • Set your task dependency by double clicking on the relationship bar.
   • Click on OK.
3. Make sure to save your information
   • Next steps will be to set up resources.

Building a Network Diagram

The first step in building the network diagram is sequencing all of the activities. A completed network diagram enables you to able to determine: (1) a project's scheduled completion time, (2) the slack or float of project activities, and (3) the critical path of your project.

Build a Project Network (or a Partial Network)

1. Brainstorm the activities required to complete the work packages. Record on note cards or Post-it notes. Don't worry about the order or sequence.
2. Sequence the note cards or Post-it notes with the activities. Determine:
   • The order of activities
   • Which activities can occur in parallel
   • Which activities require dependencies
   • Mandatory: before the activity can begin or end the completion of another task is required.
   • Discretionary: a best practice or convenience. However, the subsequent task can begin if the discretionary dependency is not completed.
   • External: requires additional project or process, such as permits.
   • Internal: dependencies within the control of the project team.
3. Place the notes on a wall based steps 1 and 2.
4. Build a network based on step.