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Dear All,
I want to export the Primavera P6 project into MS Project Software. The clients want the file in MS Project format.
I export the file in MPX version but i doesn't opened on MS Project and displays an error that this file cannot be opened . Then i export in XML 2002/3 and again it shows an error. i opened these files on MS Project 2016.
Please explain me the procedure how to export and also import if client send me the same updated file in MS Project format and then i have to import it on P6.
Thanks
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xertransfer is avery good tool that lets you import a P6 xer file without comnerting it and you can also save a MSP project as a P6 xerf file.
Hi Muhammad
There is a new tool just released that allows you to import an XER file into MSP called XerTransfer. From there you can just save the file as an MPP file. You can download a trial licence and still have the functionality you need for a period of time. Its compatible with Microsoft Project 2013, 2016 & 2019. You can also save to XER file format with this tool from Microsoft Project. Take a look for yourself its very simple to use.
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Thank You so much Raphael . I have the latest version 18.8 but i don't know which version client is using for MS Project.
Thank You So Much Zita. I will try and let you know.
Thanks Again
Thank You So Much Zita. I will try and let you know.
Thanks Again
make sure that there are no blank lines in the MSP project
make sure that a wbs field is not empty
make sure to uncheck Project Summary Task in the format ribbon
To have an MSP export of a planning made in P6, you should consider 2 steps;
Step 1: Export P6 to MSP-xml file (please make sure you opted what you want to export as data like Baseline 1, date 1, date 2, duration 1, duration 2, text 1 = activity code 1, etc.), once opted export to xml and save the xml file anywhere you want.
Step 2: Open in your unit the MSP and click for "open project", see that your option as file is "ALL", then go to where the xml file is. Once you open the file, it will be opted to your MSP if you want it to open as a NEW PROJECT, click for that option and then once opening is on success. Modify the columns (activity layout) of your MSP. Once modify as to your satisfaction/needs then opt for SAVE AS, then save it to mpp (microsoft project) version that you client has. Most of the time it will me MSP 2013.
Hope this helps.
With current version of P6, V18.8.10 you can export in XML format
MS Project 2019, reads in XML formats
You may need to modify the sub schema to copy all your extra data you may have added
Thanks Alexandra.
I will try and let you know.
Sir,
In my P6 Software, there is no MPP option available.
Only MPX and XML different versions
Sir,
In my P6 Software, there is no MPP option available.
Only MPX and XML different versions
try exporting from p6 to Microsoft Project xml 2007 or expot to Microsoft Project MPP
MPX is a much older version that is why MSP can not open it unless you are using an old version
export the project as an MPP NOT as an MPX or xml
Email: PPadmin@planningplanet.com
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