Import data from Project into a Visio Gantt chart

If you want to use data from Microsoft Office Project to create a Gantt chart in Microsoft Office Visio, you can use the Import Project Data Wizard to import that data into Visio.

Note: To import data from Microsoft Office Project, you must have Project installed on your machine.

1. On the File menu in Visio, point to New, point to Schedule, click Gantt Chart, and then click Cancel.

2. On the Gantt Chart menu, click Import.

3. On the first wizard page, click Information that's already stored in a file.

4. On the next wizard page, under Select the format of your project data, click Project File, and then click Next.

5. On the next wizard page, click Browse to locate the Project file from which you want to create a Gantt chart. Select the file, click Open, and then click Next.

6. Follow the wizard pages to create your Gantt chart.