How do you measure progress in Primavera P6?

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Progress in Primavera P6 is measured through various metrics like percent complete, earned value, and schedule variance.

Percent Complete: This indicates the percentage of work completed for each activity. For example, if an activity is 50% complete, it shows half of the work is done.
Earned Value Management (EVM): This technique compares the planned progress with actual progress. For instance, if the planned value is $10,000 and the earned value is $8,000, it indicates a performance issue.
Schedule Variance (SV): This metric helps in understanding if the project is ahead or behind schedule. A positive SV indicates ahead of schedule, while a negative SV indicates delays.
Activity Status: Primavera P6 allows you to set the status of each activity (e.g., Not Started, In Progress, Completed) to track progress visually.
Baseline Comparison: By comparing the current schedule with the baseline, you can measure deviations and assess project health.

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