Some other facilities:

• Deadline Dates uses information that users provide to help them stay on track. Task calendars can be used to create a schedule that factors in resource challenges such as scheduling conflicts or equipment downtime.
  
  
• First time users can learn as they work on sample tutorial files.
  
  
• The Project Map. This basic goal orientation covers the typical phases in a project management cycle.
  
  
• The Office Assistant. Though irritating sometimes, users can get answers to their questions anytime.

Next section describes all these DPM tools from the point of view of Senior manager, Project Manager, and Staff.