Import schedule tasks from a Microsoft Project XML file

You can create a schedule using a Microsoft Project XML file.

Before you begin

• Sage Construction Management currently supports files created in Microsoft Project 2010, 2013, and 2016 only.
• The schedule in Microsoft Project must contain only tasks and relationships, not resources.
• Remove blank rows in Microsoft Project before saving it to XML format.
• Make sure that predecessor task references appear before current task in the file.
• Relationships must have positive lags only.
• Make sure that a day in Microsoft Project is set to 8 hours, not 24. Learn more here.

Import a Microsoft Project XML file

1. Go to Projects and select the appropriate project in the Quick Select section.
2. On the Project Home page, select Scheduling Overview or Schedules in the Scheduling section.
3. In the Schedules (Gantt Chart) section, select Actions > Add Schedule.
4. Optionally, update the Project number as needed.
5. Optionally, specify the Prime Contract number.

   For design-build firms, developers, and homebuilders, this field is recommended if there are going to be multiple lots or contracts.

6. Enter the Schedule #, such as 001, and Schedule Title.
7. Select the work Calendar which will determine the work days and holidays.
   Admins can specify the calendars in Settings > Feature Settings > Scheduling.
8. Optionally, enter any Comments.
9. Select Import From MS Project XML in the Task Creation field.
10. Select Choose File and find the appropriate file.

    Make sure that the file is saved and closed before uploading it. The file must be created using either Microsoft Project 2010, 2013, or 2016.

11. Select Save & View.