Curves and manual future period buckets are used when calculating Earned Value if the following conditions apply:
- The activity's % Complete Type is Units and the Technique for Computing Performance Percent Complete (on the Earned Value tab in the Work Breakdown Structure window) is Activity Percent Complete.
OR
- The Technique for Computing Performance Percent Complete (on the Earned Value tab in the Work Breakdown Structure window) is Activity Percent Complete and the 'Use resource curves \ future period buckets' checkbox is marked (also on the Earned Value tab).
Note
- To spread the Estimate To Complete using a curve, mark ETC = Remaining Cost for Activity (on the Earned Value tab in the Work Breakdown Structure window).