Create Project
There are different ways to create a new project with QuickPlanX. You can choose the one that suits your needs and preferences.
Create from Scratch
You can create a new project from scratch, if you want to start with a blank canvas and customize it as you go. To create a new project from scratch, you can do the following:
- Tap the "+" icon on the toolbar in the Welcome window.
- Select "New Project" from the menu.
- You will see a new project.
QuickPlanX provides various ways for you to create tasks one by one or in bulk, manually or via copy/paste and gestures.
Import
QuickPlanX supports to create a new project by import from files created with this QuickPlanX app or created by other apps.
Supported File Types
QuickPlanX allows you to create a new project by importing from a variety of file formats, making it easy to migrate data from other apps or previous versions. The following file types are supported:
- QuickPlanX Project (
.quickplanx
): Native project files created with QuickPlanX.
Learn more about QuickPlanX files → - Legacy QuickPlan Project (
.qpp
): Files from earlier versions of QuickPlan apps.
Learn more about upgrading from legacy QuickPlan apps → - MS Project XML (
.xml
): Project plans exported in XML format from Microsoft Project.
Learn more about MS Project integration → - OPML (
.opml
): Outlines or mind maps exported from compatible applications.
Learn more about mind map integration → - CostX (
.costx
): Project files created with the CostX app.
Learn more about CostX integration →
Steps
To create a new project by importing from a file, you can do the following:
- Tap the "+" icon on the toolbar in the Welcome window.
- Select "Import" from the menu and select to specify the file type.
- Browse and select the file that you want to import. You can choose a file from your device, iCloud Drive, or other cloud services.
- You will see a new project with the same structure and data as the imported file. You can edit the project as you wish, and save it on iCloud.
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Duplicate
You can create a new project from any branch of another existing project, if you want to duplicate the whole or a part of your project. This is useful when you want to focus on a specific sub-section of your project, or create a new project based on an existing one. For more details, please check the guide on how to duplicate from an existing project.