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MS-Project >> Network Diagram

I'm using MS-Project for a school project.   Entering the activities and creating a linked Gantt chart was easy.

In addition to the Gantt chart, we also need to include a "PERT diagram".   We have an example report that depicts that PERT diagram similar to the one shown in JPG snapshot at:
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/9725/networkdiagramkb6.jpg

When researching "PERT" in more details, it appears that the diagram is more like a network diagram (best, middle, worst case).   When having MS-Project create a network diagram, it looks completely different though.

My questions:  
1. If my goal is to duplicate the approach (as shown in sample JPG), can I do this in Project?    If yes, how?
2. Or do I need to look for another software to create such a network diagram?   If yes, do you have a recommendation for a free product (30-day license is fine)?  Preferably, the software should allow me to import the data from MS-Project.

Thanks,
EEH
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I have Visio at home... so, I'll work on it tonight.   I'm sure, given the directions from the Microsoft site, it'll be really easy to do.  

Just wanted to make sure that I CANNOT create such a diagram in Project (before looking into other software applications).  

Thanks again -- EEH
 
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I was unable to produce that EXACT layout in MS Project. If someone else can find a way...I will gladly give the credit for this question to them.
 
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dbase118:

I think it's perfect... it was very easy to create a diagram like this (I think).

Thanks again.

EEH
 
 
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