Use Data Exports to save MPM data to an external file. Many customers export some of their cost data for use in other software systems, such as accounting or personnel systems. There are also customers who export their MPM data, make some change to it, and then import it back into MPM. To export data, you use the exports available on the Exports tab in Menu Manager.
MPM creates export files for the following kinds of global data:
MPM also creates export files for the following kinds of project data:
You can export a single data file, or build a batch export that exports two or more data files. You can save single and batch export definitions.
To export data from MPM for an outside accounting system, spreadsheet, or other system, complete the following steps:
Back up your MPM data before running the export.
Access the correct export conditioning window as described in Accessing the Export Conditioning Windows.
Fill in the export conditions for that particular export.
If required, specify or create the format file. See Using Format Files.
Run the export as described in Orientation to the Export Conditioning Windows.