C++ Project Management API to Read, Write & Convert MS Project Files

Getting Started with Aspose.Tasks for C++

The recommend way to install Aspose.Tasks for C++ is via NuGet. Please use the following command for a smooth installation.

 install-Package Aspose.Tasks.Cpp

New Project Generation via C++ API

Aspose.Tasks for C++ makes it easy for software developers to create new empty projects from scratch inside their own C++ applications without using Microsoft Project. Software developer can create Project files in different file formats such as MPP and XML. There are several important features part of the library, such as opening and read existing project files, modifying project files, convert project files to other supported file format and many more. The following example demonstrates how C++ developers can create any empty project file with just a couple of lines of code and save it in XML format.

 // Create empty project
System::SharedPtr project = System::MakeObject();
// Save project as xml 
project->Save(dataDir + u"EmptyProjectSaveXML_out.xml", Aspose::Tasks::Saving::SaveFileFormat::XML); 

Convert Project Data to PDF via C++

Aspose.Tasks for C++ is a powerful library designed to facilitate the manipulation and conversion of Microsoft Project files in various formats. One of the key functionalities it offers is the ability to convert Project data into PDF format. This feature proves invaluable for project managers and stakeholders who need to share project information in a universally accessible format. It also allows saving project data to multiple PDF files, customize the text style for project data, customizing the date format, setting fonts and many more. Below is a simple example demonstrating how to convert a Microsoft Project file (MPP) to PDF using C++ commands.

 
// Read the input Project file
System::SharedPtr project = System::MakeObject(dataDir + u"CreateProject2.mpp");
    
// Save the Project as PDF
project->Save(dataDir + u"SaveProjectAsPDF_out.pdf", Aspose::Tasks::Saving::SaveFileFormat::PDF);

Reading Project Files via C++ API

One of the primary features of Aspose.Tasks for C++ is its ability to load and read Microsoft Project files inside C++ applications without using Microsoft Project. With just a few lines of code, you can extract essential information from project files. The library also supports accessing project properties and iterate through various tasks. Moreover, you can read and write default project properties as well as calendar properties. The following example demonstrates how software developers can load and read project file inside their own C++ applications.

// Load a project file
auto project = System::MakeObject(u"input.mpp");

// Access project properties
auto projectInfo = project->get_ProjectProperties();
auto projectName = projectInfo->get_Name();

// Iterate through tasks
auto tasks = project->get_RootTask()->get_ChildTasks();
for (const auto& task : tasks) {
    auto taskName = task->get_Name();
    auto startDate = task->get_Start()->ToShortDateString();
    auto endDate = task->get_Finish()->ToShortDateString();
    // Process task details
}

Project Resources Allocation in C++ Apps

Managing resources is essential for effective project management. Aspose.Tasks for C++ allows software developers to handle resources effortlessly, whether it's adding new resources or assigning them to tasks. This library provides tools to assign resources, set work or material costs, and optimize resource usage, ensuring that projects are completed within budget and on time. The following example shows how to work with project resources inside C++ applications.

// Access project resources
auto resources = project->get_Resources();

// Add a new resource
auto newResource = System::MakeObject(u"John Doe");
resources->Add(newResource);

// Assign resources to tasks
task1->get_Resources()->Add(newResource);

// Save the modified project
project->Save(u"output.mpp", SaveFileFormat::MPP);