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MS Project XML Import

Import projects from Microsoft Project by exporting as .xml format and using GlidePath’s MS Project importer.

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Feature Spec Reference

Module 1.9 — Import from MS Project XML

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Exporting from MS Project

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Step 1: Export from MS Project

  1. In MS Project, open your project
  2. File → Save As
  3. Select Microsoft Project 2010 XML (.xml) format
  4. Save the file

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Step 2: Import into GlidePath

  1. Open GlidePath Import dialog
  2. Select MS Project XML format
  3. Upload the .xml file
  4. Column mapping happens automatically
  5. Review import results

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Field Mapping

GlidePath automatically maps these MS Project fields:

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What Gets Imported

✓ Task names and WBS structure
✓ Durations (converted from hours based on project calendar)
✓ Start and finish dates
✓ Dependencies (FS, SS, FF, SF relationships)
✓ Constraints (ASAP, ALAP, date constraints)
✓ Progress % (if captured in MS Project)
✓ Notes
✓ Resource names (basic association)

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What Doesn’t Get Imported

✗ Resource calendars (availability)
✗ Cost data (budgets, rates)
✗ Custom fields
✗ Baselines (you can re-capture baseline in GlidePath)
✗ Attachments or linked documents

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Lag Conversion

MS Project stores lag in minutes; GlidePath converts to days:
  • 480 minutes lag = 1 day lag (8-hour working day)
  • Conversion respects your project’s Hours Per Day setting

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Screenshot

Import Results Dialog Import results dialog showing task count, warnings, and any errors.

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Tips

  • Verify calendar: GlidePath assumes 8 hours/day; adjust if MS Project uses different hours/day
  • Check dependencies: Review the Gantt chart after import to verify dependencies are correct
  • Test first: Import a small project first to verify field mapping

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Next Steps