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Accessing Timesheets by Targeted Web Client

Providing access of Root Objects to Users or Groups

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Securing Database Updates with an SQL Password

Set the End Date for a Task

Including On Hold Tasks

Viewing Task Details from the Capacity Planning Tool

Reports Module in the Plenary Web Client

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Children Only Flat BOM

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Previewing Related Files

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