Microsoft® Project 2010 In Depth

Chapter 27. Manipulating Data Using Other Applications

A solid project plan is more than just a schedule. There are project charters, requirements, and design specifications. There are contracts and permits. And often there are custom cost models that are simply easier to implement in a spreadsheet than in Project. Finally, there are obviously times when Project data needs to be inserted into another document, such as a monthly report.

Microsoft Project makes it possible to link these other kinds of project artifacts with tasks in Project, and to put Project data into other applications. This enables the project manager to use her primary tool as the single control point for everything related to her project. This chapter will explain the various ...