Creating a Resource Request

A resource request specifies a person with a certain skill set and the start and end dates for which the person is requested.

  1. On the Resource Plan page, click Create Resource Request.
  2. Enter the following fields:

    Name. The name of the resource request. Click AutoName to automatically assign the name.

    Business Skill. Click to select the primary business skill requested. Selection of the business skill is not dependent on the resource pool selected since all business skills are selectable.

    Resource Pools. Click to select the resource pool that the request will be sent to be fulfilled.

    Preferred Person. Click to request a specific person.

    Request Start Date. The starting week/month/quarter that you want the resource to start. The default date is the starting date of the project.

    Request End Date. The ending week/month/quarter for the resource. The default date is the end date of the project.

    Number of FTE. The Full Time Equivalent. The default is 1 full time person.

    Std Cost/Hr. The standard cost per hour for this request.

  3. Click OK.