June 2024 – OPDEC is excited to announce the 2024 release of our Microsoft Project add-in tools! This latest release brings requested features and quality of life improvements to the Critical Path, Network Trace, and Task Review add-in tools for Microsoft Project. Please see some of the changes this update brings below:

• The Critical Path and Network Trace tools have a new look.
  • The new interface allows the tools to accommodate for different display resolution and scaling options.
  • Each the tool’s menu options are streamlined and accessible in a navigation pane, so extra features and settings are more visible.
• New Critical Path version allows for the output of up to 10 critical paths!
  • New demonstration video as well as an in-depth tutorial walking users through the advanced settings and features:
    • Demonstration Video
    • In-depth Tutorial
• All three tools now allow their Settings Profiles to be shared.
  • Each tool now stores the Settings Profiles as shareable files stored on your device.
  • The settings section now has an Open File Location button, which opens the directory storing the Settings Profile files. These files can be transferred between devices so other users can quickly configure the tool to work with a new schedule.
• The tools now display the Serial Number in their About section.
  • The About window now displays the user’s license serial number if they have already activated the tool. This helps the user transfer the license to another device or provide it to OPDEC Support as proof of purchase.
• The tools are compatible with Milestones Professional 2023.
  • You can now utilize the latest features within Milestones Professional when creating custom templates for the tools.
• Upgrade Offer for 2020 Version Users.
  • All 2020 version licenses are can be upgraded to the 2024 version at a discounted price.
  • If you purchased any of our 2020 version tools between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2024, you are eligible for a free upgrade to the 2024 version!
  • If your 2020 licensed serial number(s) are currently covered by an active M&S (Maintenance and Support) contract, please contact us for significant discounts on major version upgrades.
• Maintenance, Support, End Of Life, and Policy Information.
  • Maintenance: Provides software updates to the specific major software product purchased (e.g., Critical Path 2020). Major version upgrades are not included.
  • Support: Includes troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, and guidance on using the tool.
  • End of Life: Software that has reached its end of life will continue to be supported as defined above, but maintenance will be limited to the final build revision already released.
    • 2016 Version Tools: End of Life Reached
    • 2020 Version Tools: End of Life on May 31, 2025
  • Policies: Click this link to view our full upgrade, refund, and privacy policies.