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Generating a Project in SDEF Format

SDEF Conversion Utilities

Generating an SDEF file from P6 Professional is a two-step process. First you must export the project to an XER file, then you can convert the XER to SDEF format.

To export and convert an XER project to SDEF:

1. In P6 Professional, 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 Importing and Exporting Guide.

2. Double-click XERP330Convert.exe to run the conversion utility.

   Refer to SDEF Conversion Utilities for information about where to get the utility.

3. In the XER to SDEF Project Conversion dialog:
   1. Click Browse to select the XER file you want to convert to SDEF, then click Next.
   2. Enter the path and filename for the SDEF file you want to create, then click Next.
   3. Select the Don't transfer costs option if applicable, then click Finish.

      Note: The Don't transfer costs option is used primarily on cost reimbursement contracts where a firm fixed price does not exist.

Tips

• When the conversion is complete, the utility creates a log file named [filename]_ConversionFromP3e.log. View the log file for information about the conversion, including problems that were encountered during the conversion.

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Last Published Monday, February 10, 2025