Backstage view - Import/Export tab
You use the Import/Export tab of the Backstage view to import projects into
How to access the Backstage view
To access the Backstage view, click the File tab.
Explanation of the fields and buttons on the Import/Export tab
| Field/Button | Description |
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| Import from Primavera® |
Click this button to import a project that has been saved in XER or XML format in Primavera P6, or to import a project that has been saved in DIR or STX format in Primavera SureTrak®, into
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| Export to Primavera® |
Click this button to export the current project into a format in which it can be opened in Primavera P6®.
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| Import from Microsoft Project® |
Click this button to import a project that has been saved in MPP or XML format in Microsoft® Project, into
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| Export to Microsoft Project® |
Click this button to export the current project into a format in which it can be opened in Microsoft Project.
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| Export to CSV |
Click this button to export the spreadsheet information from the current view into Comma Separated Variable (CSV) format, which can be used by applications such as spreadsheets.
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| Export to HTML |
Click this button to export the current project to HTML. When you export a project to HTML, the spreadsheet information is converted to an HTML table and you can choose whether or not to convert the bar chart to a graphic for inclusion in the HTML file.
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How do I...
... import a project from Primavera software?
- Click Import from Primavera. The Primavera XML & XER Import Options dialog appears.
- Use the fields on the dialog to select the project that you want to import and to specify a number of key import options.
- Click OK.
... export the current project into a format in which it can be opened in Primavera P6?
- Click Export to Primavera. The Primavera XML & XER Export Options dialog appears.
- Use the fields on the dialog to specify the format into which you want to export the current project and to specify a number of key export options.
- Click OK.
... import a project from Microsoft Project?
- Click Import from Microsoft Project. The Microsoft Project Import Options dialog appears.
- Use the fields on the dialog to select the project that you want to import and to specify a number of key import options.
- Click OK.
... export the current project into a format in which it can be opened in Microsoft Project?
- Click Export to Microsoft Project. The Export dialog appears.
- Use the dialog to specify a file name and location for the export file.
- Click Save. The Microsoft Project Export Wizard appears.
- Use the wizard to specify a number of key export options.
- Click Finish.
... export spreadsheet information from the current view to CSV?
- Click Export to CSV. The Export dialog appears.
- Use the dialog to specify a file name and location for the export file.
- Click Save.
... export the current project to HTML?
- Click Export to HTML. The Export to HTML dialog appears.
- Use the dialog to specify a file name and location for the export file and to specify a number of key export options.
- Click OK.
Introduction to the Backstage view
Importing projects from Primavera software
Exporting projects to Primavera software
Importing projects from Microsoft Project