Since Project Engine is implemented in Java you need to
make sure you have a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) installed. We strongly
recommend installing Java Runtime Environment 1.4 or newer since some older
versions have proven troublesome. Download one from java.sun.com at:
http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html
In some cases the .jar extension has not been properly registered
by the Java installation program. Then use the second (2) shortcut in the Start
menu that uses the form:
“JAVA_HOME\bin\javaw.exe” -jar “path to
ProjectEngine\ProjectEngineClient.jar”
Note that the second shortcut requires that the Java
Runtime Environment have been installed and that the computer was restarted
before Project Engine was installed!
Project Engine should be ready to run immediately after
installation but if something fails follow the instructions below:
After installation Project Engine Client is set up for
using offline. Work offline in a single user project or temporarily when out of
contact with the Project Engine Server. The settings for port number and server
address is of no importance when working offline.
The normal way of working in a project of more than one
user is connected (online) to the server.
If you are behind a firewall you may experience problems
when trying to access a computer outside the firewall. This can be solved in
one of three ways:
New versions of both the
server and the client are available on the Project Engine home page at all
times. It is recommended to upgrade
both the server and client at the same time. Using different versions of
client and server might result in unexpected results, usually that some
functionality is unavailable.
To upgrade an existing
client installation with a new version, follow the steps below:
* Improved GANTT chart.
* Add time intervals off work for any user.
* GANTT chart now visible from web interface.
* Possible to change task status from details view in web interface.
* Send email when assigned a new task or task changed.
* Gantt Chart based on priority and expiration date.
* Server does not wait for a user before a save/backup – more efficient.
* Server Web Services documented.
* New menu to be able to make new instances of templates
easier.
* Show unassigned tasks from Task List.
* [parentGoal] and [parentTitle] tags in goal description.
* Updated UI for new JRE.
* New template suitable for a manual test process.
* Fixed problem with foreign characters in attachment
filename.
* New language: Portuguese.
* Fixed problem with viewing office files in web interface (almost).
* Attachments can be added from the web interface.
* Performance optimisations.
* Fixed bugs regarding attachments and importing large xml files.
* Version control for attachments.
* View attachments in Internet Explorer.
* Fixed problems with synchronizing and templates.
* Microsoft Project Import.
* Improved scheduling and possible to deliver a task on a specified time.
* Manual On/Off-line replacing the automatic connection to the server.
* Fixed bug when resetting the password for a user.
* Client and Server now use the same installation program.
* Entirely rewritten client/server communication protocol.
* A new improved and very user friendly Web Interface.
* A new Mobile Phone Client, even easier to use than before.
* A Web Service Tester for direct access to the server.
* Customisable login page for the Web Interface
* Improved installation
* Possible to match workers and sub-workers in all reports.
* Workload report does not spread workload on weekends.
* Add days off work for any user.
* Customisable visible columns in task lists.
* New Report: Gantt chart
* Possible to define the ideal workweek in the Users
Dialog.
* Work remaining and work done can be specified with two
decimals.
* Fixed bug when entering & in the Task title.
* Folders and Folder Templates are replaced by automatic
folder behaviour.
* Task List and Estimation Summary Report are now indented
(title field)
* Bug fixed when importing an XML file when connected to
server.
* Task List Filter and Task List now contain task type.
* Clear password function.
* Child order replaced with “Deliver subtasks in sequence”.
* Synchronization can be turned off to improve
performance.
* synclog.txt is cleared when client properties are
changed.
* All task icons replaced.
* Select task after an update bug fixed.
* Search task now starts at selected task.
* Updated documentation.
* Improved installation, adds two shortcuts in case the
first does not work.
* Copy or Delete multiple tasks in the Task Tree.
* Assigned to moved to the advanced tab for Folders and
Folder Templates.
* Ability to search for a task in the task tree.
* Improved focus handling.
* Save Report in Excel format now replaces \r, \n and \t
with spaces.
* US calendar now begins at Sunday (instead of Monday as
before).
* Arrows in the task tree that indicates the tasks that
are delivered.
* The move task (drag and drop) command is now
synchronized.
* Drag and drop support for moving tasks in the task tree.
* Improved performance of Project Engine Encryption.
* Improved user authorization including three new user
types (Restricted, Normal and Administrator).
* Support for real attachments.
* New import task from XML-file option in task tree.
* Fixed error in version 3.0.5 when saving folders.
* Improved update of internal frames in the client
desktop.
* Schedule a task for recurrence on dates, weeks, months
or years.
* Possible to create a new child task directly from the
task dialog.
* Integer validation in task
dialog.
* New and improved tutorials.
* Task id removed from Your Task List and History List.
* Update interval 0 turns the automatic update off.
Negative values not allowed.
* Not able to add more users than specified in license
(when online).
* Only the creator is allowed to delete a user/worker or
group.
* Updated documentation.
* Stores all data to the xml directory at each update even
when working offline.
* Bug fix when synchronizing users.
* Shows user id in User Dialog Title.
* Not allowed to activate a template task without
authority.
* Updated license key format.
* Bug fix for Workload Report giving an Invalid Date
message if no tasks are found.
* Project Engine Client offline mode. Work with Project
Engine Client even when not connected to the server.
* Automatic synchronization between client and server.
* Repeat a task manually.
* Only auto start and auto complete non assigned tasks
when they have no child tasks.
* Bug corrected with date format in Task Dialog.
* New task types: Task Template, Folder and Folder
Template
* Getting Started Tutorial
* Support for three languages.
* Local date/time format for each language.
* Properites can be changed from the client.
* Password can be changed from the client.
* Scheduling - Repeat your tasks any number of times or at
certain intervals.
* Shows when a task has been delivered and to what user.
* Support for SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and SSL tunneling
through a proxy.
* Updated user interface.
* New Reports:
Task list -
Lists tasks using a filter.
Status
report - Shows tasks started, completed and completed late day by day.
Late task
list - Gives a list of tasks that are completed late, are late or estimated to
be late.
Workload -
View the workload of the project or any in the past, the present or in the near
future.
Estimation
summary - Summarizes estimations in a task with all child tasks.
Estimation
history - View task time estimation through history.
Estimation
statistics - View the accuracy of a users estimation on each task and on
average.
* Your task list now hides tasks that have not completed
subtasks.
* Print option for all reports.
* Disables functionality when fields are not accessible.
* Tooltips for all options in task dialog.