What file formats does MPXJ support?

MPXJ can read formats including MPX, MPP, MSPDI, MPD, Planner, Primavera P6 (PMXML/XER), P3, SureTrak, Asta Powerproject, Phoenix, FastTrack, GanttProject, TurboProject, ConceptDraw PROJECT, Synchro, Gantt Designer, and SDEF, among others.

Can MPXJ write schedule files as well as read them?

Yes, MPXJ can write to MPX, MSPDI, PMXML, XER, Planner, and SDEF formats.

What programming languages can I use MPXJ with?

MPXJ is written in Java but is also distributed for .Net, Ruby, and Python, so it can be used from any of those languages.

MPXJ is maintained by Jon Iles, with sponsorship support from companies including ALICE Technologies, Steelray, and Vose.

MPXJ

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MPXJ is a free, open-source Java library that reads and writes project schedule data across dozens of formats and databases.

It supports Microsoft Project (MPP, MSPDI), Primavera P6 (XER, PMXML), Asta Powerproject, GanttProject and many other scheduling tools.

Available for Java, .Net, Ruby, and Python, it lets developers build interoperability between project management systems.

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MPXJ Overview

This library enables you to read project plans (sometimes known as schedules or programmes) from a variety of file formats and databases, and can also write that information to a variety of file formats.

The library is based on data structures which follow the way schedule data is represented by Microsoft Project, extended to accommodate features and concepts from other applications.

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Schematic Design (Conceptual Design)

MPXJ Pricing

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Open Source (LGPL-2.1)|0/free

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MPXJ Frequently asked questions

Yes. MPXJ is open source and distributed under the GNU LGPL v2.1 license. The maintainer accepts optional sponsorships and donations.

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