Synchronize an Existing Cloud Project

Scenario Overview

With this scenario, the initial version of the schedule already exists in the Cloud, and the scheduling process can be improved with the use of Project Desktop.

The overall approach is the following:

1. Create a new desktop MPP file
2. Link it to an existing Cloud schedule
3. Establish Calendars synchronization
4. Perform the initial synchronization to obtain a local copy of the schedule

Step By Step Guide

1. Launch Project Desktop and create a new blank Project.
   
2. Navigate to the Project Sync Ribbon menu and click the Preview Synchronization button
   
3. Select the existing Cloud project to synchronize by locating it in the Projects list and clicking its name
   
4. Leave the default calendar synchronization options unchanged and click the Preview button
   
5. Review the suggested changes and click the Apply Changes button
   
6. Wait for the synchronization completion
   
   
7. The schedule is now synchronized with the cloud schedule
   

The Synchronization process can be repeated as many times as it is needed during the project lifetime to keep both schedules in sync.

Other Scenarios

• Start a New Project with Project Sync
• Synchronize an Existing MPP File