How to open MS Project file (.mpp) by MS Project in C# code

Question

Hello,

 

I have simple win32 application.

I need the following:

1. Open MS Project file in C# using MS Project .

2.Open xml file in C# using MS Project .

3. In order do not show redundant option I need first to check if MS Project is installed.

 

Any help would be appreciated.

 

Regards,

Slava.

Answer 1

Check a registry key that Project writes to to determine if it is installed. I don't know the key off hand. Try posting the question on what to check for it in the Discussions in Office Development group.

Answer 2

Try these Primary Interop Assemblies for the same:

1. 2007 Microsoft Office System Update: Redistributable Primary Interop Assemblies:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=59DAEBAA-BED4-4282-A28C-B864D8BFA513&displaylang=en

2. Office 2003 Update: Redistributable Primary Interop Assemblies
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=3c9a983a-ac14-4125-8ba0-d36d67e0f4ad&displaylang=en

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Regards, Lakra :)