What’s New in Oracle Primavera P6 24.12?
Unveiling Primavera P6 24.12: Enhanced Power & Precision
Oracle has rolled out Primavera P6 24.12, packed with significant new features and enhancements for both Primavera P6 Professional and EPPM, building upon the 23.12 version. Let’s dive into what’s new!
Key Enhancements Across Primavera P6
Bug Fixes 🐛
The Primavera P6 24.12 release includes nine targeted bug fixes from Oracle, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to software stability and reliability.
Improved Filtering in Card View 🔍
Gain flexible filtering options for status updates in the Card View, allowing you to quickly locate specific information based on:
- Dates & Contributors
- Activity IDs & WBS codes
- Status, Type, and Review Type
Default Database Designation 💾
New option to designate a default database instance for new installations or when the previous database selection isn’t retrievable. This streamlines the user experience for database selection.
Streamlined Security Privileges 🔒
Security privilege modification is now easier with a consolidated, searchable list of all privileges. The “Assign” option enables quick modifications within categories, enhancing efficiency.
Enhanced Audit Data Access 📊
The EPS page now displays comprehensive audit data. Enjoy customizable audit periods and table selection, providing improved visibility and accessibility of historical changes.
Migration to Oracle Analytics Server 📈
Experience enhanced analytics and data visualization with the transition from OBIEE to Oracle Analytics Server (OAS). Existing functionalities are preserved, with precautionary backups recommended.
Open P6 Directly From Activity Email 📧
Emails generated from P6 now include hyperlinks that directly guide recipients to the specified project and activity within Primavera P6, improving workflow efficiency.
Faster Mobile App Startup 📱
P6 for Android and iOS now offer an option to skip initial data download at login, significantly reducing startup time. Manual data synchronization is available for offline access when needed.
Milestone Activities All Relationship Types 🔗
Milestone activities now support all relationship types (Start-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish, etc.) for both start and finish milestones, streamlining activity conversion and preserving relationships during imports.
Improved Database Login Clarity 🔑
The Database and Language options are now prominently displayed on the login page, eliminating the need to expand the “Advanced” section for a more intuitive login experience.
Summary Bar Labels for Aggregated Values 📈
Summary Bars now display aggregated values for selected fields at the grouping level, offering concise visual representations of key metrics within grouped sections of your project schedule.
User Administration Improvements 👥
User administration is more efficient with a centralized view of total user count, roll-ups of user distribution across modules, and enhanced filtering to hide inactive users.
Exclude Secure Codes on Paste 🚫
A new option allows you to exclude secure code assignments during data transfer operations (copy/paste), enhancing the usability and adaptability of Primavera P6.
Export Hierarchical Code Value Path to CPP 📂
Exports to CPP format now include the complete hierarchical path and code value path of each activity, enhancing data clarity and integrity for reporting and analysis.
Drag Milestones & Remaining Early Start ↔️
Manually adjust your schedule by dragging milestones on the Gantt Chart to apply “Start On or After” constraints, and drag the Remaining Early Start of in-progress activities for greater flexibility.
Standardize User Settings ⚙️
The new “Copy User Settings” dialog box facilitates replicating configurations across multiple users, controlling access to modules, resources, and projects for consistent user experiences.
Web Service Allow List for REST (Cloud) ☁️
The Web Service Allow List has been extended to include Web Service REST endpoints, significantly enhancing security and control over web services access for cloud deployments.
Improved Sample User Inactivity Report 📋
The Sample User Inactivity Report now includes the creation date of user accounts, allowing for better differentiation between genuinely inactive users and newly created accounts.