MS Project files

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MS Project import is possible with several file extensions: .msp and .xml

Once the file has been imported, the user accesses the project creation form : file, forms, attachments, team...

Project import screen via Microsoft Project

Here are the fields found in this import screen:

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Convert to number of days

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Number of hours in a day

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Rights required :

The data transferred from the MSP project to the new project are :

project wording
start date
end date
phases and milestones: but milestones without a parent phase are out of order
data from Summary for phase and non-project assignments
in the master data tab, the default active themes are planning and resource. If you activate other themes, it's too late: data from these other themes are not included in the new project.

Button name	Description
Import	By clicking on this button, you can add a file that will allow you to add structural elements or information about the project.
Co-responsibility for resources	A list of resources available in MS Project is available for selection. It is also possible to select a resource available in Project Monitorand thus complete these links will enable you to save resource information for an MS Project project and transfer it to a resource available in Project Monitor. A project role can also be assigned. The information will be entered once the import has been finalized. It is then possible to view the list of links and delete them.
Delete	Removes a link between an MSP resource and an existing resource Project Monitor
Finalize import	Enables you to access the project creation form

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Non-exhaustive list of information/error messages