OpenProj

OpenProj is an open source desktop project management application similar to Microsoft Project. On the first glimpse interface looks familiar enough for any MS Project user so there shouldn’t be any significant problems in the beginning. Of course there’s an option to import file from MS Project. It loads tasks, resources and connections between resources and tasks. OpenProj is interoperable with Project, Gantt Charts and PERT charts.

Features:

  • Earned Value costing
  • Gantt chart
  • PERT graph
  • Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS) chart
  • Task usage reports
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) chart
  • Import/export with Microsoft Project 2010
  • Printing
  • PDF exporting (without any restrictions)
  • New ribbon user interface
  • Full compatibility with Microsoft Project 2010

One great feature is that provides the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to order and control the tasks of the project for people who manages projects this is a very important tool. Another great feature is the Resources Breakdown Structure (RBS) to define the structure of the resources, teams, providers, etc. Task Usage and Resource Usage are features to control your project and provide a good track on it. The Report tool provides information about the current status of your project. OpenProj provides tools to open at the bottom of the window and provide different views of the project at the same time; Histogram, Chart, Task Usage and Resource Usage are the tools that you can open at the bottom of the window to have a better perspective of the advance or delay on your projects. This project management software provides the tools needed to keep a good project management.

[box type=”info”] Wiki info:

Website : www.openproj.org/openproj

Developers: Marc O’Brien, Howard Katz, Laurent Chrettieneau[/box]

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Lucas Byteforge, a software expert and MIT Computer Science graduate from San Francisco, California, is the passionate author behind TheFreewareHub.com. With extensive experience in various software domains and a vision to make high-quality software accessible to everyone, Lucas established the site as a comprehensive platform for discovering, learning about, and utilizing the best free software available. As an avid tech enthusiast, Lucas enjoys attending conferences, participating in coding challenges, and exploring Silicon Valley's startup scene, all while providing expert insights, detailed guides, and reliable recommendations on TheFreewareHub.com.
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Lucas Byteforge, a software expert and MIT Computer Science graduate from San Francisco, California, is the passionate author behind TheFreewareHub.com. With extensive experience in various software domains and a vision to make high-quality software accessible to everyone, Lucas established the site as a comprehensive platform for discovering, learning about, and utilizing the best free software available. As an avid tech enthusiast, Lucas enjoys attending conferences, participating in coding challenges, and exploring Silicon Valley's startup scene, all while providing expert insights, detailed guides, and reliable recommendations on TheFreewareHub.com.