How to Merge MPX to MPP using C# or the .NET API Solution
In order to Merge MPX to MPP, we’ll use Aspose.Tasks for .NET API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document manipulation and conversion API for C# platform. Open NuGet package manager, search for Aspose.Tasks and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console. You can create a connection between MPX and MPP using C#. First, you should use the Aspouse.Tasks API to access MPX and MPP projects. Next, you should get the data from the existing MPX fields and match the xz with the corresponding fields in MPP. You should then use the API to create the missing fields in MPP. Add new fields with data from the MPX project using .Net. This process will merge MPX and MPP data into a C# application.
Manage NuGet packages with the Visual Studio Package
Package Manager Console Command
PM> Install-Package Aspose.Tasks
Steps to Merge MPX to MPP via C#
Developers can easily load & merge MPX files to MPP in just a few lines of code.
- Decide what entities from MPX you what to merge and how you want to map it on MS Project entities (user stories => tasks, created US date => started date, etc)
- Create new instance of Project class
- Parse MPX format to get required entities (for example if you want parse *.csv Jira backup file you may want to use Aspose.Cells)
- Add parsed entities to the created instance of Project class
- Use common .NET components to create and Fill MPX backup file format (*.csv)
System Requirements
Before running the conversion example code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with .NET Framework, Mono and COM Interop.
- Development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio.
- Aspose.Tasks for .NET DLL referenced in your project.
Online MPX Merger
Test the quality of MPX merging right in your browser! Please load MPX files from the local file system or a URL, select the required output format and run the example! Combining project files can be a great way to consolidate your data and make it easier to manage. Aspose.Tasks Merge Tools is a great way to save time and reduce the effort involved in managing multiple MPX files. Test the quality of the process right in your browser, load files from the local file system or a URL, select the desired output format and run the example. It is fast, easy, secure and completely free!
var document1 = new Project(%first project file name %); var document2 = new Project(%second project file name%); document1.CalculationMode = CalculationMode.None; foreach (var firstLevelTasks in document2.RootTask.Children.ToList()) { document1.RootTask.Children.Add(firstLevelTasks); } document1.Save("merged.mpp", SaveFileFormat.Mpp);
General information about MPX format
MPX files are known as Project Exchange files developed by Microsoft. This file contains information about project management. With it, users can save the project plan in ASCII text format, which is very convenient for Windows users. The MPX file is designed both for exchanging design data between different versions, as well as for exchanging projects and data from them to other (external) applications. Some third party programs are able to import and export .mpx filesAlso, MPX format projects can be opened by the Master Merlin project or Stand By Soft on Mac devices. Also, such files can be opened with Microsoft Project 2010 or Seavus Project Viewer on Windows. But on Linux operating systems, MPX files can be opened as a soft rational plan or MPXJ. An MPX project can also be opened with other project planning software, such as Primavera Project.
How to open a .MPX File?
To open a file, you must have one of the above programs, after which you can double-click on it. If the file and software associations are configured, then your PC will open the file you need without any problems. If the associations are not configured, then you will need to select the application with which to associate this type of extension.
If you need to extract some important information from the .mpx extension file, then using our converter, you can convert the .mpx extension file to any suitable format
FAQ section
FAQ about MPX to MPP merging
1. Why is this MPX Merger useful?
MPX Merger is a practical, powerful and fast tool to combine several MPX files. You can quickly and easily merge MPX documents into one and save the result in MPP, MPT, MPX, and XML formats without any hassle!
2. How can I merge MPX?
You can merge MPX online or programmatically. To merge MPX documents online, simply upload files from your computer or a URL, select the desired output format from the list and hit the ‘Run’ button. You will get the result in no time. Furthermore, you can copy the C# code and use it in your own application for document merging.
3. Can I merge MPX on Linux, Mac OS, iOS or Android?
You can use this free online MPX Merger from a mobile device, tablet or computer. The interface of the Merger is intuitive and user-friendly. Our tool is compatible with all major operating systems and their respective browsers, including Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Android, and iOS. No additional software installation is required to get this tool running.
Other Supported MPX Merging
You can also merge MPX with any other file formats: