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Does Project Plan 365 Assistant support formatting the generated project?
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Project Plan 365 Assistant does support formatting the generated project. To format a project management plan in table format, provide ChatGPT with the necessary project details, such as task names, start dates, end dates, assigned resources, status updates etc.
Can I save the project created by Project Plan 365 Assistant extension?
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You can save the project created by Project Plan 365 Assistant extension first by opening the project in our Web Platform or Downloading it to local device, then add all the desired modifications and go to menu File – Save.
How to open a project created by ChatGPT in Project Plan 365?
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To open a project plan using ChatGPT, Follow the steps below:
  1. Install "Project Plan 365 Assistant" extension to your browser (Chrome/Edge) from Chrome Web Store or Microsoft Edge Add-ons;
  2. Go to Chat GPT page: https://chat.openai.com/;
  3. Ask Chat GPT to create a project on the desired subject, for example: “Create a kitchen renovation project.”;
  4. If the project is not in table format, you first have to ask ChatGPT to format the text by clicking on Open Online in Project Plan 365 button;
  5. In the pop-up message that appears, click on Format Textbutton;
  6. When Chat GPT finishes generating the project in table format, click again on Open Online in Project Plan 365 button;
  7. The created project will be opened in our Web Application.
Note: You can ask ChatGPT to make changes in the project like: add/remove columns, set project start/finish dates, assign resources etc., or you can apply the changes in the Project Plan 365 Application and save the project to any storage location.
How to create a project plan template using ChatGPT?
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To create a project plan template using ChatGPT, Follow the steps below:
  1. Install "Project Plan 365 Assistant" extension to your browser (Chrome/Edge) from Chrome Web Store or Microsoft Edge Add-ons;
  2. Go to Chat GPT page: https://chat.openai.com/;
  3. Ask Chat GPT to create a project on the desired subject, for example: “Create a kitchen renovation project.”;
  4. If the project is not in table format, you first have to ask ChatGPT to format the text by clicking on Open Online in Project Plan 365button;
  5. In the pop-up message that appears, click on Format Textbutton;
  6. Chat GPT will create a project plan in table format that can either be opened in our Web Platform or downloaded as a .MPP file.
Note: You can ask ChatGPT to make changes in the project like: add/remove columns, set project start/finish dates, assign resources etc., or you can apply the changes in the Project Plan 365 Application and save the project to any storage location.
Can I access the Project Plan 365 Assistant extension after hiding it from the chat?
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To access the Project Plan 365 Assistant extension after hiding it from the chat, click on the Extensions icon from your browser and click on the Project Plan 365 Assistant extension.
Can I hide the Project Plan 365 Assistant extension from the chat?
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You can hide the Project Plan 365 Assistant extension from the chat by clicking on the “X” button form the prompt message that appears when asking ChatGPT a question.
What browsers is Project Plan 365 Assistant extension compatible with?
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The Project Plan 365 Assistant extension is compatible with Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers.
Where can I find the Project Plan 365 Assistant?
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The Project Plan 365 Assistant browser extension can be found by going to:
  1. Chrome Web Store;
  2. Google– search for “Project Plan 365 Assistant” and access the Extension store depending on the used browser.
Is Project Plan 365 Assistant an application?
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Project Plan 365 Assistant is a browser extension that can be installed in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers.
What are the benefits of using Project Plan 365 Assistant?
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  1. Advanced Project Planning. Engage in natural language conversations with ChatGPT, providing project details, milestones, tasks, resources, and dependencies, and witness your project plan come to life.
  2. User-Friendly Interface. ChatGPT for MS Project guides you through the planning process, helping you capture project requirements and structure tasks efficiently.
  3. Open in Project Plan 365. ChatGPT generates a Microsoft Project compatible file format, allowing you to effortlessly continue your project management journey within Project Plan 365.
  4. MS Project MPP compatibility. ChatGPT for MS Project ensures that task dependencies, timelines, resources, and other critical information remain intact, guaranteeing a seamless transition from planning to execution in Project Plan 365.
  5. Collaborate and Communicate. Foster collaboration among project stakeholders by sharing the exported project plan.
  6. Manage your plan. Customize your tsks according to your specific requirements.
How can I remove the Project Plan 365 Assistant extension from Microsoft Edge browser?
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To remove the Project Plan 365 Assistant extension from Microsoft Edge browser, click on the Extensions icon – click on the three dots to open more options – click on Remove from Microsoft Edge button – confirm removing the extension by clicking Remove button.
How can I remove the Project Plan 365 Assistant extension from Google Chrome browser?
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To remove the Project Plan 365 Assistant extension from Google Chrome browser, click on the Extensions icon – click on the three dots to open more options – click on Remove from Chrome button – confirm removing the extension by clicking Remove button.
How to install the Project Plan 365 Assistant extension in Microsoft Edge browser?
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To install the Project Plan 365 Assistant extension in Microsoft Edge browser, follow the steps below:
  1. Search for the “Project Plan 365 Assistant” extension in Chrome Web Store or Microsoft Edge Add-ons;
  2. Click on Get button;
  3. Confirm by clicking on Add extension.
How to install the Project Plan 365 Assistant extension in Google Chrome browser?
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To install the Project Plan 365 Assistant extension in Google Chrome browser, follow the steps below:
  1. Search for “Project Plan 365 Assistant” extension in Chrome Web Store.
  2. Click on Add to Chrome button.
  3. Confirm by clicking on Add extension.
What is the Project Plan 365 Assistant?
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Project Plan 365 Assistant is a solution that leverages the capabilities of Chat GPT in creating project plans, then use them in Project Plan 365.Using this extension, users can quickly create a project plan with ChatGPT and either open it directly in Project Plan 365 online or download it as a .MPP file.
What is ChatGPT?
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ChatGPT is a language model developed by OpenAI. It uses deep learning techniques to generate human-like responses to text-based prompts. It can engage in conversational interactions, answer questions, and provide information on a wide range of topics.
Is Project Plan 365 going to alert me when setting an incorrect task dependency?
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Project Plan 365 will alert you when you set the following incorrect task dependencies cases:
  • Circular dependency - when tasks are already liked together;
  • Task chain dependency - when tasks are already linked through another task chain;
  • Dependency to the task itself - when making a task a predecessor of itself;
  • Dependency between a summary task and a subtask - when linking a summary task to one of its subtasks;
  • Linking predecessor task twice to the same successor;
  • Adding invalid predecessor value;
  • SF and FF dependency for a summary task;
  • Linking non-existent tasks;
  • Adding invalid lead/lag time value.
On what platforms is the AutoSave and Close project functionality available?​
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The AutoSave and Close project functionality is currently available on Windows and Mac platforms.
How do I add repetitive milestones?
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To insert a recurring milestone task in your project, go to menu Task - Insert - Recurring task option. Set the duration to 0 days and set the desired recurrence then click OK.
Can I make 2 critical paths in one project?
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We are sorry, but at this point, you cannot have multiple Critical Paths in one project.
How to define a custom page size on Mac?
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On Mac, to define a custom page size with the dimensions you need, follow the steps below:
  1. Go to File – Print and from the Paper Size drop-down list select “Manage Custom Sizes…” option;
  2. Type a name and set the desired paper size;
  3. After that, open again the Paper Size drop-down list and select the custom paper size.
How to define a custom page size on Windows?
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For Windows devices, the paper size depends on the installed printer or PDF drivers. If you don’t see the desired paper size in the paper size list, it means that there is no printer or PDF driver that supports that paper size.As a solution, you could install a third party app that supports a larger number of paper sizes, for example Win2PDF. After installing a third party app follow the steps below:
  1.  Open the Project Plan 365 app and go to menu "File" – "Print" – "Print";
  2. From the "Printer Name" list select Win2PDF (or the preferred app) then press "Properties";
  3. The Print dialog should appear and select "Properties" again;
  4. In the next dialog, click on "Advanced" button then, from the "Paper Size" list, select the desired paper size;
  5. After selecting the paper size, press "OK" in all dialogs, give a name for the PDF file and press “Save”;
  6. The project should then be exported/printed to PDF with the desired page size.
Can I use the created Visual Reports in all organization projects?
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To use the created Visual Reports in all organization projects you need to copy them in Global Settings by opening the desired report from menu Report - Visual Reports - in the Design menu click on Report Organizer - Reports tab - select the desired report from the Current list and click the Copy button to copy it to the Global list. Click OK to save the changes.Note: In order for the copied visual reports to appear in all organization projects, use the New Project using Global Settings option from the File - New menu or go to menu File - Options and check the "Use global settings when creating a blank project option".
How do I copy a report in Global?
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To copy a report in Global, go to File menu - Account – Organization Information – Global Settings – Organizer tab, on Reports tab, select the desired Report from the current project and click Copy button to copy it to Global.

How to expand/collapse tasks in network diagram?
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To expand/collapse tasks in the Network Diagram view, click on the "+/-" buttons above the summary task boxes.
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