Import Tab of the Import/Export Project Dialog Box

Overview

Use this tab to import information to a central database.

Screen Elements

Import Type list

Determines whether the Primavera XML or Microsoft Project XML import type is used.

If you select Primavera XML, the Advanced button becomes available. Clicking the Advanced button allows you to determine how data is updated when projects are imported.

Import File field

The file to be imported.

Click browse and select a Primavera XML or Microsoft Project XML file to import.

Microsoft Project Template list

The template to use for importing or exporting a project. To enable this list, you must select Microsoft Project XML from the Import Type or Export Type list.

Select Import Action section:

Create New Project option

Select to create a new project.

Update Existing Project option

Determines whether to update an existing project.

Advanced button

Displays Global Data and Project Data options. Modify the selected options by selecting the action to take when the same data exists in the import file and project being updated.

Basic button

Hides Global Data and Project Data options.

Import button

Imports a file or project with your selected options.

Getting Here

  1. Click "" Projects.
  2. On the Projects navigation bar, click "" EPS.
  3. On the EPS page, click the Actions menu and select Import/Export "" XML Project Import/Export.
  4. In the Import/Export Project dialog box, click the Import tab.

Related Topics

About Importing and Exporting Projects

Working with Primavera XML Project Import/Export

Importing Projects using Microsoft Project XML

Configuring Microsoft Project Templates

Importing Projects using Primavera XML Format


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