Import Master Schedule

You can create project schedules using your favorite third-party scheduling tools and import the schedule into your project in Linarc. The currently supported applications and file formats are:

You can upload your schedule file directly from your local storage. Once uploaded and saved, you have the option to edit the schedule, like adding new parent-level tasks, adding subtasks, specifying/changing the start/end dates, dependencies, and more from the Linarc scheduler. Once you are happy with the schedule items, you can assign them to subcontractors and publish the tasks. You can also assign tasks that pertain to your self-performed work to your own company.

To import schedule 

• Create a comprehensive project schedule using your favorite scheduler application and save it as a local file on your local/network drive
• Open the project management console
• Click 'Schedule' > 'Master Schedule' to open the master schedule of the project
• Ensure that you are in the 'List' view 
• Click the 'Import' icon on the top right
• Choose the format of the schedule file to upload 

The available options are:

• • Primavera - .xer file
  • Microsoft -   .mpp file  
  • Custom -  .xlsx file
• Click 'Attach File' and navigate to the file to upload in your local/network drive
• Alternatively, drag and drop the file into the 'Attach File' box

The file starts getting uploaded. The time taken depends on the number of lines in the schedule and the file size. The scheduler imports the line items from the uploaded file, with their details like start/end dates, duration, dependencies, etc. Once completed, you can edit the schedule as required.

See the following sections to know more:

• Add WBS elements and task items
• Add tasks from estimates
• Add checkpoint
• Add milestone
• Add dependencies
• Assign subcontractors
• Add a change order
• Add a punch list item
• View task details
• Publish a task