Export projects to a Microsoft Project file

  1. Open the projects you want to export.
  2. Choose File, Export.
  3. Choose Microsoft Project.
  4. From the pull-down menu, select the type of file to which you want to export. Click Next.
  5. Mark the Export checkbox of all projects you want to export. Double click in the Export File Name field if you want to change the name and location of the Microsoft Project file.
  6. Add a new template or modify the existing template (if necessary). The template contains options for exchanging data with Microsoft Project.
  7. Click Next to review the settings for your export.
  8. Click Finish.
  9. Click Close.

    Note

    • If you are transferring data in XML format, you must map Cost-type custom fields in MSP to Cost-type UDFs in P6 Professional. Likewise, you must map Number-type custom fields in MSP to Number-type UDFs in P6 Professional. If there is a mismatch in the custom mappings you define, you will receive an error during import or export. You can define custom mappings when you create or modify a template in the Modify Template dialog box.
    • To export manual future period values, you require Microsoft Project 2002 or a more recent version. If you plan to exchange project data containing manual future period assignment values with Microsoft Project, you will achieve the most accurate conversion results using Microsoft Project 2003 or later.
    • The MPX file format does not support resource curves. Therefore, if your exported projects contain resource curves or manual future period assignment values, choose a different export file format if you want to retain these values.
    • When you export project data, secure codes and secure code assignments related to the project are not exported.
    • P6 Professional does not export past period actual data to Microsoft Project.

Last Published Tuesday, January 6, 2026