Render Resource Usage and Sheet View in Aspose.Tasks

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will learn how to use Aspose.Tasks for Java to render MS Project Resource Usage and Sheet views. Aspose.Tasks is a powerful Java library that allows developers to work with Microsoft Project files without the need for Microsoft Project to be installed.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed and set up:

1. Java Development Kit (JDK): Ensure that you have Java Development Kit installed on your system. You can download and install the latest version of JDK from the Oracle website.
2. Aspose.Tasks for Java: Download and install Aspose.Tasks for Java library from the download page.

Import Packages

First, you need to import the necessary packages to your Java project:

import com.aspose.tasks.PdfSaveOptions;
import com.aspose.tasks.PresentationFormat;
import com.aspose.tasks.Project;
import com.aspose.tasks.SaveOptions;
import com.aspose.tasks.Timescale;
import java.io.IOException;

Step 1: Read the Source Project

// The path to the documents directory.
String dataDir = "Your Data Directory";
// Read the source Project
Project project = new Project(dataDir + "ResourceUsageView.mpp");

In this step, we specify the path to the source Project file (ResourceUsageView.mpp) and use the Project class to read it.

Step 2: Define SaveOptions with Required TimeScale Settings

// Define the SaveOptions with required TimeScale settings as Days
SaveOptions options = new PdfSaveOptions();
options.setTimescale(Timescale.Days);

Here, we define the SaveOptions with the required TimeScale settings. In this example, we set the TimeScale to Days.

Step 3: Set the Presentation Format to ResourceUsage

// Set the Presentation format to ResourceUsage
options.setPresentationFormat(PresentationFormat.ResourceUsage);

We set the presentation format to ResourceUsage, indicating that we want to render the Resource Usage view.

Step 4: Save the Project

// Save the Project
project.save(dataDir + days, options);

Finally, we save the Project with the specified options. In this example, the output file will be saved as result_days.pdf.

Step 5: Render Views for Other TimeScale Settings

Repeat Steps 2 to 4 for rendering views with different TimeScale settings (ThirdsOfMonths and Months).

// Set the Timescale settings to ThirdsOfMonths
options.setTimescale(Timescale.ThirdsOfMonths);
// Save the Project
project.save(thirds, options);
// Set the Timescale settings to Months
options.setTimescale(Timescale.Months);
// Save the project
project.save(dataDir + months, options);

Ensure to change the Timescale settings accordingly for each view.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we’ve explored how to use Aspose.Tasks for Java to render MS Project Resource Usage and Sheet views. By following the steps outlined above, you can efficiently generate these views in PDF format, facilitating better visualization and analysis of your project data.

FAQ’s

Can Aspose.Tasks render other views besides Resource Usage and Sheet?

Aspose.Tasks supports rendering various views such as Gantt Chart, Task Usage, and Calendar views, among others.

Is Aspose.Tasks compatible with different versions of Microsoft Project files?

Yes, Aspose.Tasks supports a wide range of Microsoft Project file formats, including MPP, MPT, and XML formats.

Can I customize the appearance of rendered views using Aspose.Tasks?

Absolutely! Aspose.Tasks provides extensive options for customizing the appearance and layout of rendered views to suit your specific requirements.

Does Aspose.Tasks require Microsoft Project to be installed on the system?

No, Aspose.Tasks is a standalone library and does not require Microsoft Project to be installed for its functioning.

Is technical support available for Aspose.Tasks users?

Yes, Aspose.Tasks users can avail themselves of technical support through the Aspose.Tasks forum.