Complete the following steps to convert an XER project to SDEF:
- In the P6 client, open the project you want to convert and export it to an XER file.
For specific instructions on exporting projects to an XER file, refer to the P6 client help.
- Locate your conversion utilities folder and double-click XERP330Convert.exe to run the conversion utility. (If you changed the default installation folder, you will have to locate the file in the location you selected.)
- In the XER to SDEF Project Conversion dialog, click Browse to select the XER file you want to convert to SDEF, then click Next.
- Enter the path and filename for the SDEF file you want to create, then click Next.
- Select the Don’t transfer costs option if desired, then click Finish. The Don’t transfer costs option was added to the program for use primarily on cost reimbursement contracts where a firm fixed price does not exist.
When the conversion is complete, the utility creates a log file named [filename]_ConversionFromP3e.log. View the log file to obtain information about the conversion, including problems that were encountered during the conversion.