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Upload Your First Schedule

Available in: All plans
Last updated: 26-Feb-2026

Overview​

This tutorial walks you through importing a schedule file for the first time. You will upload a Primavera P6 (.xer) or Microsoft Project (.mpp / .xml) file, walk through the Import Wizard, and end up with a project ready to analyze.

Client-side processing — Your file is parsed entirely in your browser. No data is uploaded to any server.

Prerequisites​

  • A Kazinex account (free trial or paid)
  • A schedule file in one of these formats:
    • Primavera P6 .xer file
    • Microsoft Project .mpp file (converted to XML) or .xml (MSPDI format)

Step-by-Step Guide​

Step 1 — Open the Schedule Management Tool​

From your dashboard, click the Launch Tool button. This opens the Kazinex workspace with the Projects tab selected.

Step 2 — Upload Your File​

You have two ways to upload:

  • Drag and drop — Drag your file directly onto the upload zone in the center of the Projects tab
  • Click to browse — Click the upload area and select your file from the file picker

Kazinex accepts .xer, .mpp, and .xml files. The platform detects the format automatically.

Step 3 — Walk Through the Import Wizard​

After you select a file, the 7-step Import Wizard opens. Each step lets you review and confirm what was parsed from your file:

StepNameWhat Happens
1UploadFile is read and parsing begins
2SetupConfirm project name, ID, and configuration
3ExtractionWatch the parsing progress bar
4PreviewReview a summary of parsed data (activity count, relationship count, etc.)
5Activities ReviewBrowse all parsed activities in a table
6Relationships ReviewBrowse all parsed relationships (predecessors/successors)
7WBS ReviewReview the Work Breakdown Structure tree

If your file contains resources, an additional Resources Review step appears.

Click Next to advance through each step, or click Back to return to a previous step.

Step 4 — Finish the Import​

On the final step, click Finish to complete the import. Your project appears as a card in the Projects tab.

Step 5 — Open Your Project​

Click your project card (or the project name in table view) to open it. The Activities tab loads, showing all activities in a data grid with the Gantt chart alongside.

What to Do Next​

After your first import, try these actions:

  1. Mark your schedule as Current — This designates it as the latest version
  2. Browse the Activities tab — Scroll the grid, click on an activity to see details
  3. Run a Quality Check — Open the Quality tab to see your governance score
  4. Upload a second schedule — Mark it as Baseline, then use the Comparison tab

Tips & Best Practices​

  • Use the latest export from Primavera P6 to ensure all fields and relationships are included
  • For XER files containing multiple projects, the wizard lets you select which project to import
  • Large files (10,000+ activities) may take a few seconds to parse — the progress bar shows real-time status
  • If a field is missing or looks wrong in the preview steps, check that it was exported from your source software

Troubleshooting​

ProblemSolution
File upload does nothingEnsure the file extension is .xer, .mpp, or .xml. Other formats are not supported.
Parsing fails or shows 0 activitiesThe file may be corrupt or in an unsupported encoding. Re-export from P6 or MS Project and try again.
Some columns are emptyNot all P6/MSP exports include every field. Check your export settings in the source application.
Wizard freezes on Extraction stepTry a different browser (Chrome recommended). Very large files may require more memory — close other tabs.