??? in the project browser

[dgizzim0]

For many years now, I've been wondering how to remove the ??? in the project browser and replace it with a real name? (what is it, why does it show up, why can't I alter this, what do I do wrong, etc...) Please see attachment.

[CoreyDaun · Accepted solution]

The "???" in the Project Browser occurs as a result of the Browser Organization and a null value. When a View does not have a value for a parameter that is being referenced by the Browser Organization, it will be sorted under "???".

For example, you are sorting your Views by Discipline and then by a custom Project Parameter called "Author". If one of your Views is set to the Coordination Discipline it will fall under that listing, followed by the sub-listing of "Author". If the View had no entry for "Author", it would be listed under "???".

To check or modify your Browser Organization, click on "Views" at the Top of the Project Browser, right-click, select "Type Properties...", then click "Folders".

[dgizzim0]

Thanks, you helped me figure my sorting dilemma. My third sort parameter was set to sheet name. Since these are not on sheets, then it was null. I changed the third sort to family and that not only took care of the ??? but added more order to my bbrowser.