PRJ: Importing View/Calendar Files from Earlier Versions (113244)

SUMMARY

In Microsoft Project version 4.0, view and calendar information is stored in the individual project file or in the GLOBAL.MPT file. You can convert and open Microsoft Project version 1.0 or 3.0 view files and calendar files as new Microsoft Project version 4.0 files.

When you convert a view file, the views, tables, filters, reports, and custom forms are converted and applied to a new Microsoft Project version 4.0 file.

When you convert a calendar file, base calendars are converted and applied to the project.

MORE INFORMATION

You can use the Organizer to move any of this information to your GLOBAL.MPT file or to individual projects.

To import a calendar or view file to GLOBAL.MPT or to an individual project

From the File menu, choose Open, and then select the view or calendar file that you want to import.
If you want the items in the view or calendar file available to a certain project, open that project.
From the View menu, choose More Views, and then choose the Organizer button.
Select the tab (View, Table, Filter, or Report) that represents the element you want to copy. For example, if you opened a calendar file, select the Calendar tab.
In the Views Available In box on the left, select the file that contains the Microsoft Project 1.0 or 3.0 file you want to copy.
In the Views Available In box on the right, select the Microsoft Project version 4.0 file you want to copy the element to, or if you want the element available to all projects, select GLOBAL.MPT.
From the list under the filename on the left, select the item or items you want to copy. Choose the Copy button.

Repeat steps 4-7 as necessary to copy other elements in the Organizer (that is, elements in views, table, filters, reports, or forms).
Choose the Close button twice.