Create a project from a SharePoint tasks list (Project Server 2010)

 

Applies to: Project Server 2010

Topic Last Modified: 2011-04-13

Microsoft Project Web App is closely integrated with SharePoint Server. In this version of Project Web App, you can create a new project by importing an existing SharePoint Server tasks list or project tasks list.

Tip

For more information about how to use Microsoft Project Server 2010 with Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010, see these webcasts:

• Webcast: Project Server 2010 and SharePoint Server 2010: Focus on Project Management (Level 200)

• Webcast: Project Server 2010 and SharePoint Server 2010: Focus on Collaboration (Level 200)

Import an existing SharePoint tasks list

1. On the Quick Launch, in the Projects section, click Project Center.

2. On the Projects tab of the ribbon, in the Project group, click the arrow under New, and then choose From SharePoint List.

3. Enter the URL of an existing SharePoint list in the box, and then click Open List.

4. Map the fields used in the list to the fields used by Project Server 2010, and then click Import.

Update SharePoint list data in your project

To update the project data with information from the SharePoint list, select the row that you are updating, and then, on the Projects tab of the ribbon, in the Project group, click Update List.