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How to make a copy of the Gantt Chart view?
How to make a copy of the Gantt Chart view?
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To make a copy of the Gantt Chart view, you can use the Export to PDF or Export to Image features located under menu File - Import/Export.
How can I take a full screenshot of the Gantt Chart?
How can I take a full screenshot of the Gantt Chart?
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To take a full screenshot of the Gantt Chart view, you can export the entire view on one page. To achieve this, go to menu File - Print. Click on the Page Setup button and a dialog will open and you will see that there is the Scaling option. Check the option Fit to 1 pages wide by 1 tall. Then, go to menu File-Export-Export to PDF.
How can I open JIRA in Project Plan 365 app?
How can I open JIRA in Project Plan 365 app?
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You can export the JIRA project to Excel/CSV and then import the file in our Project Plan 365 app. To do this go to File-Import-Import from Excel.
What does the “Export to Excel” functionality do?
What does the “Export to Excel” functionality do?
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The “Export to Excel (CSV)” functionality exports the information in a textual, comma-delimited format. The exported file can be opened in Microsoft® Excel or any text editor. This format exports the task or resource information in raw table format, with no formatting or outline information.
How do I import an XML file from local device?
How do I import an XML file from local device?
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To import a XML file, go to menu File - Import/Export - Import from XML. Select your XML file and press OK button.
How do I open an XML file from a cloud storage?
How do I open an XML file from a cloud storage?
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To open an XML file from a cloud storage, go to menu File - Open and select the cloud service (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, BaseCamp, Box) where your project was saved.
Can I open an XML file from local device or cloud storage?
Can I open an XML file from local device or cloud storage?
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Project Plan 365 app allows you to open XML files from local device or from cloud storage.
Can I import/export an XML project with Project Plan 365 app?
Can I import/export an XML project with Project Plan 365 app?
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You can export and import project data with the standard XML format of a Microsoft Project file. The XML format can be used to interchange project data between application and other programs.
Does your application opens any XML file?
Does your application opens any XML file?
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Project Plan 365 app opens the standard XML format of a Microsoft Project (.mpp) file.
What does “Export to Image” mean?
What does “Export to Image” mean?
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The “Export to Image” functionality converts your project from an .MPP format to an .PNG format.
How do I import a project from XMind?
How do I import a project from XMind?
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To import a project from XMind please make sure that you exported your work from XMind into MPP format. In Project Plan 365 click File - Import/Export – Import Files – Import from XMind. In the Open dialog which appears select Projects (.mpp). Select the desired file and press Open.
How do I import a project from MindManager?
How do I import a project from MindManager?
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To import a project from MindManager please make sure that you exported your work from MindManager into MPP format. In Project Plan 365 click File - Import/Export – Import Files – Import from MindManager. In the Open dialog which appears select Projects (.mpp). Select the desired file and press Open.
What is MindManager?
What is MindManager?
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A software application that can be used to manage projects, organize information and for brainstorming.
How do I import a file from SmartSheet?
How do I import a file from SmartSheet?
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To import a project created on Smartsheet click File - Import/Export - Import Files - Import from Smartsheet. Select the format (excel or XML). If you choose Excel the Import Wizard will appear. If you choose XML the file will be automatically opened.
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Xmind is a mind mapping software that supports mind maps, tree diagrams, fishbone diagrams, spreadsheets, organization charts, etc.
What is Xml?
What is Xml?
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XML is a file extension for an Extensible Markup Language (XML) file format used to create common information formats and share both the format and the data on the World Wide Web, intranets, and elsewhere using standard ASCII text.
What is Mpp?
What is Mpp?
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MPP is an extension for a project file used by Microsoft Project project management software. These files store the info used by Microsoft Project to manage the assigning, tracking and reporting results on the aspects of project work, teams, schedules and finances.
How do I create a project based on an Excel file?
How do I create a project based on an Excel file?
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To create a new project from an Excel Workbook click File - New - New From Excel Workbook.
Can I import from Excel file the tasks and resources if they are in the same sheet?
Can I import from Excel file the tasks and resources if they are in the same sheet?
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Importing a file from Excel or CSV will not update Resources and Tasks at the same time if they are on the same sheets. The excel file will need to have separate sheets for Tasks and Resources.
How do I import data from other sheets in an Excel File?
How do I import data from other sheets in an Excel File?
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The Import Wizard will, by default, import data from the first sheet in the Excel file. If your data is on another sheet, you will need to select in the Import Wizard the name of the sheet you want to use.
How do I import an Excel file?
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To import a file from Excel or CSV go to File - Import/Export - Import Files - Import from Excel. Select the desired file and click Open. After managing the Import Wizard settings click Finish.
I don’t want to import all columns from Excel. How to remove these columns?
I don't want to import all columns from Excel. How to remove these columns?
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If there are columns in your Excel or CSV file which you don't want to import, you can select the field in the mapping grid and then press Delete Row. If you removed a field by mistake you can press the Add All button in order to repopulate the mapping grid with all the columns from the Excel/CSV file.
Why Finish button is disabled on Import wizard?
Why Finish button is disabled on Import wizard?
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If the Finish button is disabled in the Import wizard it means that you either have unmapped columns or you selected to import both Tasks and Resources and you only mapped the task fields. You should first press Next button if it is enabled, map the resource fields and then press Finish to finalize the import.
Why Next button is disabled on Import wizard?
Why Next button is disabled on Import wizard?
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If the Next button is disabled in the Import wizard it means that some of the columns in your Excel files are not yet mapped. If you do not see the "(not mapped)" text in the mapping grid, scroll down because the not mapped columns could be at the end of the list.
What is the difference between Export to MPP and Save As MPP?
What is the difference between Export to MPP and Save As MPP?
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There's no difference between export to mpp and save as mpp.
