In addition, data can be imported directly from an interim file such as a Microsoft Project Exchange (MPX) file, a Primavera P3(PRN) file or a Primavera P4/5/6(XER) file.ĬhainLink has been designed for ease of use all data is entered or edited on a spreadsheet, a format familiar to most computer users. Toolbars, Popup Menus and Colour Palettes are available to assist with data entry, editing formatting, manipulation and the selection of Line styles, Bar styles and Colours. Key/Legend, Label, User Defined Bars and Calendar data can be transferred from other projects. The chart may be previewed by clicking on a single button on the toolbar and pictures, text, milestones and notes added on this screen.Ī fully comprehensive, context sensitive, help system is included, which may be called up at any time.ĭata may be imported into ChainLink’s simple spreadsheet format either by means of the clipboard or by using the built-in conversion utilities for interim files such as Microsoft Project Exchange (MPX), Primavera P3 Export (PRN) or Primavera P4/5/6 Export (XER) files.

Most Microsoft Windows based project management systems, such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P3, P3e, P5, P6 and SureTrak, CS Project, Project Commander, etc., which display the data in spreadsheet form on the screen, can make effective use of the clipboard to transfer the data into the ChainLink system.

Converting p6 file to ms project