Changing a MPP file to a MDB file and then back to a MPP using C++

[glenn]

I hope this is the right forum. I plan to use VC++ and MFC to manipulate the
file formats available with MS Project so you tell me.

First I should ask if anyone knows if there is a C++ class library out there
for MS Project? I need to change a Project file saved as an Access database
back to a Project file format. (i.e. Start with a MPP file, change it to a
MDB file and then back to a MPP file).

I start with a Microsoft Project file that is saved with a Microsoft Access
file format.
The Access file lives on my web server. From a browser, I can update the
Access file from a data entry screen using ASP (Active Server Pages). Once
the Access file is updated with new or modified data, I want to then save it
back as a Microsoft Project file again which will also live on my web server.


With my newly saved Microsoft Project file I want to then use Adobe's SDK
and save the Microsoft Project file as a PDF file allowing it to be viewed
from any web browser. In so doing I have gone around many of the needs for
running Microsoft Project Server which leaves out alot of info found on the
desktop when the file is viewed from a browser. A PDF file on the other hand
shows everything and very well I might add.

Thanks in advance for any insight...

 

[Rod Gill]

Hi,

The only way to do this is to use Automation: open the file then save as.
Note that writing the code in VB will be significantly easier and quicker!!
Record a macro in Project VBA to see the basic commands.