Scheduling Worksheet Structure

NOTE-- We retired MacNail back in 2000 or 2001, and replaced it with Goldenseal construction management software. Like MacNail,we developed Goldenseal for builders, remodelers and other small project-based businesses. Goldenseal is now a fully mature stand-alone program that handles accounting, construction estimating, and project management, plus simple construction scheduling. The overall appearance of Goldenseal software is different from MacNail, but it accomplishes the same things (usually in a way that is much less work).

Project Scheduling Worksheet Structure

Most MacNail Scheduling worksheets have a similar structure, illustrated below.

At the top of each worksheet is a heading. It labels each column, so you know what information it contains.headingstitles Headings are always in bold letters, and will remain at the top of the screen when the rest of the worksheet is scrolled.

WARNING: Do not change any of the headings. It can cause problems with MacNail's database functions.

Each row in the body of the scheduling worksheet represents one item of work-- either a schedule item, or a reminder.

Most scheduling files also include an ending marker so you won't accidentally enter too many items, and a Query Box that lets you find or extract information quickly.

Schedules may have a small second window which displays the estimated completion date. If it is accidentally deleted, you can restore it by choosing *Set Schedule Windows from the Format menu (see page 87).

Cells that are bordered, with lines all around them, are fields into which you can type information. Unbordered cells are used by the MacNail construction scheduling software, and will rarely be typed into.