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XER vs XML: What to Clean in Each Before You Share

XER and XML carry different things and give you different control on import. What to clean in each, which fields carry money, and which format to send.

Project Scheduling

Reviewing a Schedule You Received: What to Strip Before Import

A received XER carries rates, resource names, risks and notes about its sender. What to check, what to strip, and what to keep so the schedule still imports.

Project Scheduling

Importing an XER Into P6 Without Polluting Your Database

What P6 does with an XER on import, the five failures that come from the file rather than the version, and the pre-import strip list that prevents them.

Case Studies

Layton Construction Improved Productivity by Automating the Removal of Proprietary Information in XER Files

How Layton Construction automated removal of proprietary info from Primavera P6 XER files with ScheduleCleaner saving time and protecting sensitive data.

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ScheduleCleaner Version 3.6 is Released

ScheduleCleaner 3.6 introduces powerful upgrades for Primavera P6 data cleaning. Read the release notes and discover what is new in version 3.6.

Project Scheduling

Differences Between Schedule Cleaning, Validation, and Auditing

Learn the differences between schedule cleaning, validation and auditing and how each improves quality and compliance of Primavera P6 project schedules.

Project Scheduling

Checklist – What Project Data to Clean Before Sharing Your .XER File

Use this checklist to decide what project data to clean from your .xer file before sharing tailor schedule data to each stakeholder needs.

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ScheduleCleaner Version 3.5 is Here

ScheduleCleaner 3.5 brings improvements and new features for Primavera P6 professionals. Read the announcement and see what is new in this release.

Project Scheduling

The Strategic Importance of XML Files in Project Management

Explore the strategic importance of XML files in project management and how they support the full project lifecycle from planning to handover.

Project Scheduling

Best Practices for Cleaning and Preparing XML Files for Collaboration

Prepare XML project files for collaboration with these cleaning best practices set the stage for secure, smooth communication across project teams.

Project Scheduling

Top 5 Benefits of Using ScheduleCleaner for Primavera P6 Professionals

Discover the top 5 benefits of ScheduleCleaner for Primavera P6 professionals from faster imports to safer, compliant data sharing.

Project Scheduling

A Guide to Removing Project Data from XER Files

A practical guide to removing project data from Primavera P6 XER files. Use ScheduleCleaner to strip sensitive info before sharing schedules externally.

Project Scheduling

Primavera P6 Global vs Project-Specific Data

Understand the structure of Primavera P6 data and the key distinctions between global and project-specific data before importing or sharing files.

Project Scheduling

Optimizing the Import Time of XER Files in Primavera P6

Optimize Primavera P6 XER import time. Learn how ScheduleCleaner trims file size and removes clutter so schedules load faster into your database.

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ScheduleCleaner at the Project Control Summit 2024

Synami will showcase ScheduleCleaner at the 2024 Project Control Summit in Galveston, Texas. See how it secures Primavera P6 XER data sharing.

Project Scheduling

A Guide to Downgrading XER File Versions

Learn to downgrade Primavera P6 .xer file versions quickly and safely with ScheduleCleaner so any stakeholder can open the schedule they receive.

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ScheduleCleaner Introduces Version 3.4

ScheduleCleaner 3.4 is here. Explore the new functionalities that help project schedulers deliver work more efficiently and keep P6 data clean.

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ScheduleCleaner at the Project Controls Expo UAE

Meet ScheduleCleaner at the Project Controls Expo UAE, 13 to 14 February at JAFZA One Convention Centre, Dubai. See live P6 data-cleaning demos.

Project Scheduling

Project Planner vs Project Scheduler: The Key Differences

What a planner decides and what a scheduler controls, where the two roles overlap, and what each is called in different companies. Compare them side by side.

Project Scheduling

Primavera P6 Activity Codes: Types and Import Pollution

Global, EPS and project activity codes, why duplicate code names merge on import, and how to move them to project level before they pollute a database.

Project Scheduling

10 Essential Skills of a Stellar Scheduler

Successful Primavera project planners or schedulers working with Microsoft Project and other tools possess these essential skills. Read more.

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Welcome to ScheduleCleaner Partnership Program!

Join the ScheduleCleaner Partnership Program become an official reseller and enjoy training, support and benefits in our global partner network.

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ScheduleCleaner version 3.3 is now available

ScheduleCleaner 3.3 is released. See what is new and start a free 15-day trial to try the latest Primavera P6 data-cleaning features today.

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ScheduleCleaner version 3.2 is now available

ScheduleCleaner 3.2 is released. See what is new and download your free 15-day trial to explore the latest P6 data-cleaning features today.

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ScheduleCleaner version 2.3 with added support for working with XML files

ScheduleCleaner 2.3 launches with support for working with XML files safely share sensitive Primavera P6 data in both XER and XML formats.

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ScheduleCleaner Version 2.1 – Convert EPS to Global Activity Codes

ScheduleCleaner 2.1 converts EPS to global activity codes and calendars to project level share Primavera P6 XER files with confidence.

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ProjectCleaner – Add-in for MS Project to securely share sensitive data in .mpp files

ProjectCleaner is an MS Project add-in to control confidential data inside .mpp files shared with teams and stakeholders. Learn how it keeps data safe.

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New Quick Clean Upgrade: Remove Risks and Clean Multiple Files

The new ScheduleCleaner Quick Clean upgrade removes risks and cleans multiple files at once, with smarter filters to locate key schedule data fast.

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ScheduleCleaner – Share .xer project schedule data with confidence

New software lets you remove, convert or anonymize confidential data when sharing Primavera P6 schedules with third parties. Meet ScheduleCleaner.