Plan for Windows is cost-effective project planning tool divested of all less wanted features. It can be used either as standalone or as a pocket plan in conjunction with other handheld devices.
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Plan for Windows is a project management software application from twiddlebit.com, This software helps the user generate a project plan, calculate the project schedule, add holiday or leave information, and create task dependencies. Utility of Plan for Windows becomes critical when the application of Gnatt Chart and critical path analysis is used. It does not contain any adware or spyware.
Unlike most project planning tools with a confusingly large number of features, Plan for Windows offers the essential features one strictly needs at an affordable price.The cost-benefit ratio of Plan for Windows is further enhanced as this tool can also serve as Microsoft Project file viewer - it supports reading and writing of Microsoft Project files.
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A cost effective or inexpensive alternative to Microsoft Project, Plan for windows is flexible in utility and can be supported on Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista based desktop PCs. Plan for Windows is an effective tool for project cost estimation and is independently capable of creating, reviewing, editing, monitoring, and revising project schedule. Plan for Windows does comprehensive project recalculation factoring in all dependencies including working hours and holidays.
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Another striking feature of Plan for Windows is it can be use in tandem with a pocket PC or handheld PC. This immensely helps the user to access, track, and update the project progress from anywhere. It is however necessary to know that when using Plan for Windows on the desktop and a pocket or handheld PC, it is better to have the latest versions of Plan for Windows products to ensure compatibility.
When using the pocket plan feature, the two-way synchronization is supported through ActiveSync allowing plans to be edited or revised on either unit with facility for subsequent synchronization
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If a user has already registered Plan for Windows, then it can be upgraded to later versions without additional cost. All one has to do is to simply download and install the new version over the existing version.
An existing or previous registered user of any other Twiddlebit Plan product is entitled to a discounted price for Plan for Windows. Plan for Windows can also update a Microsoft Project file and rewrite it as an MPD or MPX file for use by Microsoft Project.
Conclusion
Microsoft Project is indeed the prime project management software. But, Plan for Windows from Twiddlebit is a remarkable cost-effective alternative for creating a basic project plan with tasks and dependencies. The user can straightaway download and experiment with Plan for Windows which is a fully functional version. However, registration has to be done within the validity period of 30 days if the product is useful.
Reference
To Know more about Plan for Windows visit Twiddlebit Website or download it from CNET.