Overview of Using this Document
The following sections provide an introduction to Aurora via both videos to watch only, and via hands-on exercises. First one can watch various longer videos that provide a great introduction to Aurora concepts and how to leverage the concepts for higher-level goals. One does not need to watch all the videos on the Aurora Introductory Videos page to proceed.
Then one should watch all the Fundamentals Videos, in preparation to perform hands-on exercises.
Then one should work through the first three Tutorials for Aurora. At this point, one should have a basic understanding of Aurora and how to model and perform some analysis. From here review the rest of this document and continue to learn as is appropriate for your needs.
Aurora Videos: Introductory & Technical
The Aurora Introductory Videos page provides Aurora & Aurora-CCPM videos that provide a good introduction to the use and power of Aurora. They provide a visual guide to the use of Aurora.
Fundamentals Videos
The following videos provide an introduction to some of the basic concepts used in Aurora. By reviewing these videos it should make it easier to use the concepts when using Aurora.
- Aurora Resource & Resource Set Basics (MP4), (MOV)
- Aurora Resource Histogram & Spacial Plot Basics (MP4), (MOV)
- Aurora Resource Basics Including Labor & Physical Space, Resource Calendar (MP4), (MOV)
- Aurora Spatial Plot & Space Zone Resource Basics & Single Element View (MP4), (MOV)
Tutorials for Aurora
The following short tutorials can help you get started with using Aurora. They cover the basics of creating activities, imposing constraints, and performing scheduling.
- Creating a schedule using a basic template
- Different Display modes in Aurora
- Advanced Gantt Chart Configurations
- Prepare a file for import with the Aurora Translator
- Importing Primavera P6 XML into Aurora using the Aurora Translator
- Importing Microsoft Project XML into Aurora and exporting back to MS Project using the Aurora Translator
Aurora & Aurora-CCPM Documentation
One may wish to peruse all the documentation options provided below and start with the documentation most appropriate.
Aurora QuickStart Guide
The Quick Start Guide provides an introduction to Aurora for those who plan to build models from scratch. If you plan to import data from other sources, much of the modeling capability will not be needed. In this case, start with the User Guide or Reference Manual.
QuickStart Guide Videos
The following videos provide demonstrations of some of the concepts from the QuickStart Guide.
- Activity Type (MP4), (MOV)
- Create Activity (MP4), (MOV)
- Resource (MP4), (MOV)
- Resource Set (MP4), (MOV)
- Constraint between T0 and T1 (MP4), (MOV)
- Creating Compound Task (MP4), (MOV)
- Scheduling Example (MP4), (MOV)
- Gantt Chart (MP4), (MOV)
- Tabular Editor (MP4), (MOV)
QuickStart Schedule
A basic schedule produced from the QuickStart Guide Videos. Please see Importing Microsoft Project XML into Aurora and exporting back to MS Project for instructions on how to load the file.
QuickStartSchedule.xml (Note: after opening you may need to find the download option to download the file to your computer.)
Aurora User Guide
The Aurora User Guide provides an introduction to Aurora and includes information on how to import data from another source.
Aurora & Aurora-CCPM Reference Manual
The Aurora & Aurora-CCPM Reference Manual.
Tutorials for Aurora-CCPM
The following short tutorials can help you get started with using Aurora-CCPM. They cover the basics of creating activities, imposing constraints, and performing scheduling.
- Creating a Critical Chain schedule using a basic template
- Different Display modes in Aurora
- Advanced Gantt Chart Configurations
- Prepare a file for import with the Aurora Translator
- Importing Primavera P6 XML into Aurora using the Aurora Translator
- Importing Microsoft Project XML into Aurora and exporting back to MS Project using the Aurora Translator