Activities that have positive total float can be
delayed the amount of their respective total float value without delaying the
project. Activities that have negative total float are already behind schedule.
The Primavera P6 Gantt chart automatically displays the activity early dates,
but it is possible to display a activity late bar on the Gantt chart to
visualize the effects of both positive and negative total float.
Primavera P6 Professional displays the early
start and early finish of activities on the Gantt chart. To help determine how
much leeway you have in progressing your activities it is also possible to
display a late bar definition on the Gantt chart. This late bar definition
displays your activity’s late dates.
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