Dynamic Sub-project file creation

[Zac Maclean]

I have a master project file. There will be almost 200 sub projects
eventually. Rather than make each one fresh from the template, how would I
go about automating the process. A custom "Insert" macro? At insertion,
I would need to set a new start date and use template to create a new file
for each subproject. And, would it be possible to do this outside of
Project itself?

Sounds like a lot, just need a place to start.

 

[Jan De Messemaeker]

Hi,

I could/would do it within Project becaus that's the only system I know..
HTH

 

[John]

Zac,
Yes it is possible to do it outside of Project. My suggestion would be
to use VB (VB6 or VB.net) directly instead of the VBA that comes with
Project. It could probably also be done using C or by perhaps
interfacing directly with the Project database, but I don't have any
details on those approaches.

Since you already have Project, why not use VBA? The other approaches
will work but only if you have the necessary applications to generate
and run the code.

John

 

[Zac Maclean]

I am developing an enterprise level package that includes a PocketPC
component, and a couple different PC level apps as well as full reporting.
I have all the tools Looks like I may have some reading in store for
me in the next coulpe weeks / months. I'm using C# for the PDA, should be
able to continue w/ that for everything. If not, I started out w/ VB, I can
use it if I have to.

Thanks, just needed a pointer.

Z