Set the Industry Type (P6 EPPM Only)

P6 Professional requires you to choose an industry type. The industry type determines the terminology and default calculation settings that display in P6 Professional. You choose an industry type from P6, Application Settings, General link.

The following table lists each industry type and its corresponding terminology and default settings. Choose the option that best matches your industry.

Industry Types

Industry Type	Industry Terminology Examples	Default startup window in P6 Professional
Engineering and Construction	Budgeted Units Budgeted Cost Original Duration	Activities window
Government, Aerospace, and Defense	Planned Units Planned Cost Planned Duration	Projects window
High-Technology, Manufacturing	Planned Units Planned Cost Planned Duration	Projects window
Utilities, Oil, and Gas	Budgeted Units Budgeted Cost Original Duration	Projects window