Importing and exporting projects

All project data is stored in a central database. You can import and export information to and from this database using external files and then share this information with other P6 Professional users, Oracle Contractor users, other project management tools (such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel), and your organization's human resource and accounting systems. You can also use external files to archive your projects or create a backup of your database.

You can import and export between P6 Professional and other applications using the following file formats:

The Oracle proprietary format (XER) supports all project, resource, and role information developed using the P6 Professional or P6 EPPM suite of project management tools. The Primavera PM XER file format enables you to export data between PM release 5.0 and more recent versions for use within P6 Professional. The Contractor XER format is supported to import data from Contractor 4.0 and subsequent versions into P6 Professional, as well as export data to Contractor 5.0 or 6.1.
P6's XML format, which enables you to share project and baseline information between P6 Professional or P6 EPPM databases.
XLS files enable you to export information to spreadsheet applications.
MPX format enables you to share information with Microsoft Project, as well as to integrate with other third-party tools.
Microsoft Project XML format enables you to share information with Microsoft Project 2003, 2007, 2010, and 2013.
UN/CEFACT Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Schema XML files enable you to export information to organizations that require UN/CEFACT format, such as the Defense Contract Management Agency (DMCA).

Notes:

When connected to a P6 EPPM database: If P6 Professional Applications are set to use remote mode, you can continue to work while an XML import or XML export process completes, unless you are importing a file which contains both projects and layouts.
Importing and exporting Excel files in P6 Professional (x64) requires Microsoft ACE engine drivers.
To import data from P3, use the P330XERConvert.exe utility to convert P3 to XER and then import XER to P6 Professional.

Importing and exporting projects

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