Merge XML to MPP via C#
Export XML to MPP on .NET Framework, Mono and COM Interop.
Download Free TrialHow to Merge XML to MPP using C# or the .NET API Solution
In order to Merge XML 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 XML and MPP using C#. First, you should use the Aspouse.Tasks API to access XML and MPP projects. Next, you should get the data from the existing XML 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 XML project using .Net. This process will merge XML 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 XML to MPP via C#
Developers can easily load & merge XML files to MPP in just a few lines of code.
- Decide what entities from XML 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 XML 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 XML 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 XML Merger
Test the quality of XML merging right in your browser! Please load XML 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 XML 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 XML format
XML or eXtensible Markup Language is an extensible markup language. Used to store and transfer data both between applications and directly in code. So it can be seen not only in the API but also in the program code. This format is recommended by the W3C, so it is often used to transfer data to both APIs and SOAP APIs.What is XML?
- A markup language that resembles HTML.
- Designed to transmit data, not to display them.
- XML tags are not predefined, you must define the tags you want.
- XML is described in such a way as to be self-defined.
Why is XML needed?
Initially, this format was invented for quick and easy storage and transfer of data between applications and over the Internet.
Since it is easy to read by a person and a computer, it began to gain popularity. The data in .xml is stored in plain text format, which makes it easy to compress and transfer from one device to another.
Important! XML is not an executable program code, but a structured document format.
FAQ section
FAQ about XML to MPP merging
1. Why is this XML Merger useful?
XML Merger is a practical, powerful and fast tool to combine several XML files. You can quickly and easily merge XML documents into one and save the result in MPP, MPT, MPX, and XML formats without any hassle!
2. How can I merge XML?
You can merge XML online or programmatically. To merge XML 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 XML on Linux, Mac OS, iOS or Android?
You can use this free online XML 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 XML Merging
You can also merge XML with any other file formats: