Importing Distributed Projects

You use the Distributed Projects window to import distributed project data into the superproject, from a previously exported distributed subproject. See Introduction to Distributed Projects for more detailed information about Distributed Projects.

Access the Distributed Projects Import Conditioning window by selecting Distributed Projects on the Imports tab. MPM displays the Distributed Projects Import Conditioning window.

The Distributed Projects import file contains the data from the subproject, which you should be importing into the superproject. See Introduction to Distributed Projects for more information about super and subprojects.

When you specify the Target Project, MPM searches the project for DISTRIBUTED in the XREF-1 field. It must already be specified in the lowest level of your WBS, otherwise an error will result.

Analyzing the Import File

We recommend that you analyze your import file (and always back up your data) before running the import. To analyze your import file, run the Analyze Distributed Project report. For information on running the report, see Introduction to Distributed Projects.

Importing Using Conversion Codes

Use these optional codes to apply timephased factors while importing (or exporting) Distributed Projects. The conversion uses the Resource Rates you entered in the Global Resources & Burdens window. See Introduction to Defining Resources for details.

The Baseline Rate Table is used for Baseline, ETC and Actuals.

Specifying the Data to be Imported

When importing Distributed Project data, you can import the following types of data: BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, ETC, Schedule Dates, and Milestones. To import any or all of these data types, click the image\winm0142_wmf.gif check mark box in the Criteria column of the desired data type.

Distributed Project File Format

The Distributed Project transfer file is internally created and cannot be externally created. The only way to create a Distributed Project import file is by exporting Distributed Project data. See Exporting Distributed Projects for details.

When you enter the name of the Distributed Project transfer file, MPM displays an additional button image\winm0143_wmf.gif which allows you to check the information in the transfer file.

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MPM displays a dialog box with the following information: Source Project, Source WBS, Target Project, Target WBS, Export Conversion Code, and Import Conversion Code.

Import Processing of Distributed Project Data

When you export Distributed Project data from the subproject, MPM exports the rolled up data at the top level within the subproject. Therefore, when you open the superproject and import the subproject's data, only the rolled up data (not the detail) is imported. Detail reporting is not available at the superproject level. See Exporting Distributed Projects for more information about super and subprojects.