Before a resource is assigned to a task, the project manager estimates
the effort required from the resource to complete a task within specified
period. Such an activity is known as contouring.
Based on the nature of requirement, the following contour types can be
selected:
- As soon as possible: When a resource has to be allocated to a task by
the earliest, as per the calendar availability.
- Hours/Day: When a resource has to be allocated to a task only for a specific
number of hours everyday for a given period.
- % Hours/Day: When two or more resources have to be allocated to complete
a task