Calculating earned value using resource curves or manual future period buckets

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).