Install the Microsoft Project Interface with Schedule Connect

Install a version of Microsoft Project Interface and Schedule Connect that are compatible with the CA Clarity PPM server you are connecting to. You require the Software Download – Microsoft Project Interface access right to download the software.

For Microsoft Project Interface to function appropriately with CA Clarity PPM, verify that the following programs are installed:

• Microsoft Project 2013 or 2010 Service Pack 2
• CA Clarity PPM Schedule Connect

Follow these steps:

1. Close all instances of Microsoft Project.
2. Download the Microsoft Project Interface using one of the following methods:
   • CA Clarity PPM media

     Navigate to Clients\MSPInterface\Legacy or Clients\MSPInterface\New and click mspsetup.exe.

   • CA Clarity PPM user interface

     This download includes Schedule Connect.

     1. Open Home, and from Personal, click Account Settings.
     2. Click the Software Downloads tab.
     3. Click the download link for Microsoft Project Interface (x86) or Microsoft Project Interface (x64), as appropriate for compatibility with your version of Microsoft Project.
     4. Select Run or Save when prompted to run or save the mspsetup.exe file.

        If you select Save, run the file when you are ready to install.

3. Select your language preference for the installer and click OK to continue with the setup process.

   The CA Clarity PPM Microsoft Project Interface with CA Clarity PPM Schedule Connect Setup wizard opens.

4. Follow the instructions on each page of the wizard.

   Note: If you have an existing installation, a message appears prompting you to copy the files to the same directory. Click Yes to continue.

   • Select an interface version when prompted by the wizard:

     Microsoft Project Interface

     Provides the current, updated version.

     Microsoft Project Interface Legacy

     Provides the legacy version.

5. Click Finish and exit the wizard when the installation is complete.

   The installation completed dialog appears after the installation completes successfully. If the installation fails, uninstall the programs and try reinstalling the programs.

Note: Microsoft Project uses a settings file (global.mpt) that is applicable to one user. If you have multiple users on one computer, instruct each user to download and install the CA Clarity PPM Microsoft Project Interface.