Use this procedure to export a file to an MSP project.
To export a file as an MSP Project (MPP format), Microsoft Project must be installed on your computer.
To export a file to an MSP project:
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In Open Plan Explorer, select the project that you want to export.
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On the Integration tab, in the Export group, click
MS Project to launch the Microsoft Project Export wizard.
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On the Export Type and Method page:
- In the
Export Type group, select whether you want to
Create or replace a project or
Update existing project.
- In the
Export To group, select
Microsoft Project Standard/Professional.
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Click
Next.
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On the Project page, click the ellipsis button to the right of the
Project File field to display a Save As dialog box.
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In the Save As dialog box, provide a file name and location for the MSP project and click
Save.
Open Plan populates the
Project File field with the path and file name you entered. Open Plan saves the file with a default extension of .mpp. If you select an existing file name for the project, Open Plan prompts you for confirmation before overwriting the file.
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Click
Next.
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On the Options page of the wizard, select the options that you want to set for the export process and click
Finish.
Open Plan begins the export process.
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Click
View Log to read the export log or click
Close to exit the wizard.
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