🚀 Step-by-Step Instructions

1.Navigate to the S-Curve Module:

1. Log into your Lynx PMIS account.

2. From the main left navigation bar, expand the Analytics & Reports section.

3. Click on S-Curve Analysis.

[IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Navigation sidebar highlighting Analytics & Reports -> S-Curve Analysis]

2.Select Project and Scope Filters:

1. Click the Project Dropdown at the top left of the screen and choose your active project.

2. Select the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) level (e.g., Full Project, Phase 1, or Specific Work Package).

3. Define the date range:

   • Start Date / End Date

   • Interval: Daily, Weekly, or Monthly

[IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Top control bar showing Project Dropdown, Date Range Pickers, and Interval Selector]

3.Generate and Read the S-Curve Chart:

Click the Generate Report button to render the interactive chart.

[IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Annotated S-Curve Chart showing Target Baseline Line, Actual Line, and Variance Gap]

How to Interpret the Curves:

• 🔴 Planned Progress (Baseline Curve): Represents the cumulative planned weightage (% complete) mapped across the project timeline.

• 🔵 Actual Progress (Executed Curve): Represents the actual physical percentage of work verified and completed to date.

• 🟡 Financial / Earned Value (Optional): Displays cumulative cost vs. budget allocation.

4.Analyze Schedule Variance:

Hover your cursor over any data point along the timeline to reveal the Status Tooltip:

• Ahead of Schedule: If the Actual Line is above the Planned Line.

• Behind Schedule (Delay): If the Actual Line is below the Planned Line.

• Schedule Variance (SV): $SV = \text{Actual \% Complete} - \text{Planned \% Complete}$

⚠️ Warning Threshold: If your actual progress falls more than 5% below planned progress, Lynx PMIS will flag the data point in red to indicate critical schedule slippage.

5.Exporting & Sharing the Report:

To share the S-Curve report during progress meetings:

1. Click the Export button in the upper-right corner of the chart panel.

2. Choose your preferred output format:

   • PDF (Formatted for printing/A4 site reporting)

   • PNG / JPEG (High-res chart image for presentations)

   • CSV / Excel (Raw data table containing date, planned %, and actual %)

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💡 Pro Tips & Best Practices

💡 Keep Task Progress Updated: The S-Curve relies directly on subtask and task completion weightages. Ensure team leads submit daily/weekly task updates so the actual curve reflects real-world progress.

💡 Re-baselining Projects: If a formal Extension of Time (EOT) or major scope change is approved by the client, contact your System Admin to update the Approved Baseline. Lynx PMIS allows you to overlay Baseline 1 vs. Revised Baseline 2 for historical tracking.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is my Actual Progress line flat or not updating?

A: Actual progress only updates when tasks marked as "Completed" or "Partially Completed" have approved weightages. Check that task managers have submitted progress updates in the Tasks / Workspace module.

Q2: Can I compare multiple projects on a single S-Curve chart?

A: Yes! In the filter panel, enable Multi-Project Overlay mode to view up to 3 projects simultaneously on a single baseline scale.

📞 Need Assistance?

If you encounter discrepancies in your S-Curve data calculations, please contact technical support:

• 📧 Email: lynxpmis.support@gmail.com

• 📞 Help Desk: +6019-3304704