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Uploading Schedules

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

Overview​

Kazinex processes schedule files entirely in your browser. When you upload a file, it is parsed on your machine using client-side processing — no data is transmitted to any server. This means your proprietary schedule data never leaves your control.

Supported Formats​

FormatExtensionSource ApplicationNotes
Primavera P6 XER.xerOracle Primavera P6Recommended for P6 users. Contains full project data including calendars, WBS, resources, activity codes, and UDFs.
Microsoft Project XML.xmlMicrosoft Project (MSPDI)Standard MS Project interchange format. Select "XML Format" when saving from MS Project.
Microsoft Project.mppMicrosoft ProjectBinary format. Kazinex can parse MPP files that have been exported as XML.
tip

For the best results with Primavera P6, export your project using File → Export → XER and ensure all tables are included. Avoid using partial exports.

How to Upload​

Method 1 — Drag and Drop​

  1. Open the Projects tab in the schedule management tool
  2. Drag your file from your desktop or file explorer onto the upload zone in the center of the page
  3. The Import Wizard opens automatically

Method 2 — Click to Browse​

  1. Open the Projects tab
  2. Click the upload area (or the Upload button)
  3. Select your file from the system file picker
  4. The Import Wizard opens automatically

Method 3 — Bulk Import (CSV/Excel)​

For bulk operations, you can import project data from CSV or Excel files:

  1. Click the Bulk Import option in the Projects toolbar
  2. Select your CSV or Excel file
  3. Map columns to Kazinex fields
  4. Review and confirm the import
note

Bulk import is available on Pro and Enterprise plans.

What Happens During Upload​

  1. File reading — The browser reads the file into memory
  2. Format detection — Kazinex identifies whether the file is XER, MSPDI, or MPP XML
  3. Parsing — The appropriate parser extracts project data:
    • Activities (tasks, milestones, LOE)
    • Relationships (FS, FF, SS, SF with lag values)
    • WBS structure (hierarchy)
    • Calendars (work weeks, holidays, exceptions)
    • Resources and assignments
    • Activity codes and values
    • User Defined Fields (UDFs)
    • Cost and earned value data
  4. Import Wizard — You review and confirm the parsed data step by step

File Size and Performance​

File SizeActivitiesExpected Parse Time
Small (< 1 MB)< 1,000< 2 seconds
Medium (1–5 MB)1,000–5,0002–5 seconds
Large (5–20 MB)5,000–20,0005–15 seconds
Very large (20+ MB)20,000+15–45 seconds
tip

Close unnecessary browser tabs before processing very large files to free up memory.

Multi-Project XER Files​

A single XER file can contain multiple projects. When Kazinex detects a multi-project XER:

  1. The Setup step of the Import Wizard shows a project selector
  2. Choose the project you want to import
  3. Related calendar and resource data is included automatically

Tips & Best Practices​

  • Always use the latest export from your scheduling software to ensure data completeness
  • For P6 users, export with all tables included (Activities, WBS, Calendars, Resources, etc.)
  • Keep your original files as backups — Kazinex does not modify source files
  • If columns appear empty after import, verify the fields were exported from your source application
  • Upload schedules at different dates to enable comparison workflows

Troubleshooting​

ProblemCauseSolution
File is rejectedUnsupported formatEnsure the file has a .xer, .xml, or .mpp extension
0 activities parsedCorrupt or empty fileRe-export from P6/MS Project
Missing relationshipsPartial exportRe-export with all tables selected in P6
Encoding errors (garbled text)Non-UTF-8 encodingRe-export the file or contact support
Parse takes very longVery large file + limited memoryClose other tabs, use Chrome for best performance