Start Date

On the Estimate Projects and Projects forms, select or enter the start date for the project or estimate project. Although this field is required to successfully add a project or estimate project, it is for your reference only.

On the Estimate Project Tasks and Project Tasks forms, the Start Date field is in three places:

On the project header
On the General tab
On the MS Project tab

The start date you entered on the Estimate Projects or Projects forms displays in the project header. On the General tab, enter the start date for the task. The start date on the General tab must be equal to or greater than the start date on the Estimate Projects or Projects forms. You will receive a warning if it is not, but you will not be prohibited from proceeding. The start date you enter on the General tab also displays on the MS Project tab.

Note: The start date displays the order date if this project or task is generated from a cross reference.