Importing multiple proj (just name, start & end)

Anyone know how to import a list of projects (just project
name and maybe start and end date..no detail or activities
necessary) into P6? I have my current list of project
names in Excel. Thanks Peter

We create bulk projects using the Primavera API. If
you have the licence, and installed the API, there is
sample code in the DEMO directory for creating
projects. We have created over 2,500 projects using
the API from Access database (doing it in Excel is
even easier).
PS. you do need
to know how to program in java.

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LarryHN wrote:
Totally wrong way to go about it
You want to use albums and folders not events
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Import photos.
Delete junk.
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Nick Bertz

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¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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