Used Microsoft Project 3-Point Estimation for Windows?


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This add-in enables three-point estimation within Microsoft Project. It calculates task work duration from pessimistic, optimistic, and best-guess inputs, using a specified confidence level to update project plans.
  • Pros

    • Accepts pessimistic, optimistic, and best-guess task estimates
    • Automatically calculates mean and standard deviation for each task
    • Updates the Work field for all or selected tasks
    • Calculates final work estimates based on a confidence level
    • Supports Project 2010, 2013, 2016, and Office 365
  • Cons

    • Does not specify the statistical distribution model used
    • Estimation calculation is limited to the Work field
    • No support mentioned for macOS or web versions
    • Lacks reporting or visualization of estimate distributions

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GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.0.0
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8
Additional Requirements
Microsoft Project Standard/Professional
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Set up and use three-point estimation in Microsoft Project.
Microsoft Project 3-Point Estimation helps you set up and use 3-point estimation in Microsoft Project based on the successive principle or successive calculations.

How It Works: - Enter Pessimistic, Best Guess, Optimistic estimates for every task - A Mean and Standard Deviation is calculated automatically - Transfer the estimate to the Work field for selected or all tasks - Resulting work estimate is calculated according to the chosen confidence level (e.g. 90%)

Supported Platforms: - Microsoft Project 2016, Microsoft Project 2013 and Microsoft Project 2010 (standard and professional) - Microsoft Pro for Office 365


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