How do I export a project to a MS Project file?
Supported versions: MS Project 2019, 2016, 2013 or earlier.
You can export projects along with activities to the XML format, which can then be imported to MS Project.
Method 1: Via project details
- In Activity Center, hover the pointer over the row of the project you wish to export.
- Hover the pointer over the project name.
- Click Details.
- As the project details open, click to access additional options.
- Select Export to MS Project.
- An XML file will be generated and downloaded straight away, or a prompt asking your permission appears first.
Method 2: Via More actions menu
- In Activity Center, hover the pointer over the row of the project you wish to export.
- Hover the pointer over the project name.
- Click More actions ().
- Select Export to MS Project.
- An XML file will be generated and downloaded straight away, or a prompt asking your permission appears first.
Exported fields
The fields exported from Easy Projects and corresponding MS Project fields are shown in the table:
Birdview field | MS Project field | Comments |
Title | Task name | |
Description | Notes | |
Start date | Start | |
End date | Finish | Calculated based on Birdview duration |
Progress | Percent complete | Completion rate |
Birdview user | MS Project user |