Resources can be added to the Resource table (bottom left) area of the screen.
By default, the first level of this table includes a summary resource called ‘Total’. The actual resources are added below this line.
Select the bottom (blank) row of the resource table and then select the ‘Insert’ key on your keyboard (alternatively double click the blank row or go to Insert/Resource on the menu bar). This will open the ‘Resource details’ window, where information about your first resource can be entered as shown below:
Please note that the image above will vary based on your CS Project package
This dialog shows the resource id, name, type (Pro version only), the calendar being used, the number available, unit name (hours for labour/plant) and the unit cost.
This method can be used to add the following table of labour resources:
Name | Type | Available | Unit | Rate |
Labourer | Labour | 3 | h | 10/h |
Foreman | Labour | 1 | h | 12/h |
Carpenter/Steel Fixer | Labour | 3 | h | 12/h |
Banksman | Labour | 1 | h | 10/h |
You can also add a Plant resource:
JCB & Driver | Other | 1 | h | 18/h |