Export a File to Microsoft Project

You can export project plans from Vision to Microsoft Project.

Prerequisite: Before you begin the export process, Configure Internet Explorer Security Options.

To export a Vision project plan into Microsoft Project 2007, complete the following steps:

  1. From the Vision Navigation menu, click Planning > Project Planning.
  2. On the General tab, select the project plan that you want to export.
  3. Click Actions > Export to MS Project.
  4. On the Export to MS Project dialog box, select one of the following options:  
    Option Description
    Baseline Hours and Labor Costs Select this option to export the Vision project plan's baseline hours and labor costs.
    Planned Hours Select this option to export the Vision project plan's planned hours. When both Planned Hours and Actual Hours are exported, Microsoft Project attempts to adjust the Planned Hours to match the Actual Hours. Therefore, the data in Microsoft Project might differ from the data in Vision.
    Actual Hours Select this option to export the Vision project plan's actual hours. When both Planned Hours and Actual Hours are exported, Microsoft Project attempts to adjust the Planned Hours to match the Actual Hours. Therefore, the data in Microsoft Project might differ from the data in Vision.
  5. Click OK to export the data.

    The exported file (with an .mpp extension) is saved to the default location set in Microsoft Project > Tools > Options, Save.