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• To import and export plans, your version of Microsoft Project must be compatible with Windchill.
• If the Microsoft Project plugin fails to function, check your config.xml file. The LogLocation attribute must be defined with a valid directory name. You must also have create and edit permission within the directory location.
This is necessary to save any errors or warnings generated by the Windchill server.
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The Microsoft Project plugin is not supported in a single sign-on (SSO) environment. You need to import plans using the Windchill UI. For more information on importing plans, see Import a Microsoft Project Plan.
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Microsoft Project
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Windchill Project
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Terms
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• Task
A Microsoft Project “task” is the same as a Windchill activity.
• Assignment
A Microsoft Project “assignment” is the same as a Windchill task.
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• Activity
A Windchill activity is the same as a Microsoft Project “task.”
• Task
In Windchill, a task is a work item is assigned to users either automatically or as part of a generated workflow. For more information, see Managing Your Tasks.
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Milestone behavior
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Milestones can be associated with child milestones or activities.
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Milestones cannot be associated with child milestones or activities.
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Deliverables
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Deliverable objects are not supported in Microsoft Project.
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Windchill deliverables are objects that can be associated with activities and milestones. For more information, see Deliverables.
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Calendar
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Uses separate calendars associated with the project or program as a whole and with each resource in the project or program
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Uses a single system calendar for all schedule and cost calculations across all projects or programs and all resources.
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Resources
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Exposes overtime rates for resources, and calculates total costs at start or finish.
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Does not expose overtime rates for resources, and all costs are immediately calculated when entered.
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