Creating a WBS from a Template

You can add a predefined WBS element from a template to a project.

To add a WBS from template:

  1. On the  Navigation Menu, expand  Projects and click Activities.
  2. On the Activities page:
    1. In the Activity Table, select a project or WBS element and select  Context then select Add WBS from Template.
    2. In the Select WBS dialog box, select a WBS from the list of templates and click Select.
    3. In the Copy WBS Options dialog box, select the data items you want to include with the pasted WBS element and click OK.

Tip

  • The application automatically assigns the WBS element a name based upon the selected WBS.
  • The new WBS element is created and saved automatically as a child of the selected WBS element.

Related Topics

About Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

Working with WBS Elements

About Siblings and Children

Creating a WBS

Configuring General WBS Information

Defining Earned Value Calculations for WBS Elements

Working with WBS Milestones

Working with WBS Categories



Last Published Wednesday, April 1, 2026