Primavera P6 requires a personal database to connect to. This must be configured the first time you use the application.
To configure Launch P6 Professional
Click Databases on the Login Screen
Click Configure
Select P6 Pro Standalone (SQLite)
Click Next
Select Add a new standalone database and connection
Click Next
Enter password for database (This can be whatever you want and does not need to be complex)
Click Next
Location should already be correct (\\home.clemson.edu\username\Documents\PPMDBQLite.db)
Click Next
Click Finish
Select Login
Enter Password chosen
Click OK on industry warning
In the Menu bar choose Admin -> Admin Preferences
Click Industry
Select Engineering and Construction
Click Close
Click OK to confirm Industry Change
Primavera P6 Professional is now ready to use
Article ID: 1807
Created: September 17, 2020
Last Updated: October 31, 2023
Author: Sam Beckler
Online URL: https://hdkb.clemson.edu/phpkb/article.php?id=1807