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MS Project files
MS Project files

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
    Project import screen via Microsoft Project

    Here are the fields found in this import screen:

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    Convert to number of daysConvert to number of days

    This field converts the number of hours entered in MS Project into days.

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    Number of hours in a dayNumber of hours in a day

    To convert the number of hours into the number of days, you need to enter the number of hours in a day, for example, 7.

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    This field appears if the checkbox MS Project files - ‣MS Project files - ‣ is checked.

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    Rights required :

    • Import projects from MSPImport projects from MSP
    • Synchronize projectsSynchronize projects

    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 SummarySummary 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.

    Screen-specific actions

    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 MonitorProject 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 MonitorProject 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 MonitorProject Monitor

    Finalize import

    Enables you to access the project creation form

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    Non-exhaustive list of information/error messages

    A project with the name XXX already exists ➡️ when a project is imported but has the same name as an existing project in the application. It is recommended that you change the name and code of one of the two projects