Managing Project Schedules in Mastt

Use the Schedule module to import schedules from Microsoft Project, Primavera, or CSV, create and edit activities, visualise your schedule in different formats, and track delays and schedule adjustments.

Before you start

Access to a Mastt project.
Optional: a Microsoft Project file (exported as XML), a Primavera P6 file, or a CSV file (from the Mastt template).

Import a schedule

When you first access the Schedule Module, you'll see options to:

Import a Microsoft Project file (must be XML format)
Import a Primavera P6 file
Import a CSV file (using the Mastt CSV template)
Create your own schedule
Utilise pre-built templates

Import from Microsoft Project

Important: Microsoft Project files must be exported as XML.

Click Import to begin.
If needed, click Show me how to see how to export from MS Project.
Click and drag your XML file or use the file selector.

Select activities to import

Unselect the default first line.
Open each item and select specific items to import as activities.
Click Import to complete the process.

What you select becomes the activity, and its parent becomes the phase. Choose the most important items for reporting in Mastt.

Manage activities

Set key milestones

Set starting activities and completion activities. For example, mark "Project Handover" as the completion activity.

Make bulk changes

Select multiple activities using the checkbox to the left.
Click Bulk Edit in the top right corner.
Choose from the options below.

Option	What it does
Move dates	Adjust dates forward or backward
Set status	Change activity status
Set phase	Reassign to a different phase
Delete	Remove activities
Select/Unselect all	Quick selection options

Adjust dates

When moving dates, specify:

The number of days/months earlier or later
Which date to apply changes to (e.g., planned completion date)

Then click Move Dates to apply changes, and Save your changes.

Visualise your schedule

View	What it shows
Activities Chart	Lists activities in table format (default view)
Gantt View	Displays the schedule in standard Gantt chart layout
Schedule Worm	Shows activity status, phase, and delays/gains
Phases Chart	Displays phases instead of individual activities
None	Removes visualisation

Understand the Schedule Worm view

In the Schedule Worm view, activities show as:

Completed, In Progress, or Not Started
Organised by phase
Delays appear to the left in red (showing days)
Gains appear to the right in green (showing days)

Re-import and sort

Re-import a schedule

Warning: Re-importing will override existing data.

To update with new data, click Import again.
Select activities and confirm the overwrite.

Sort activities

Sort activities by:

Start date
Baseline completion date
Planned completion date
Status

Create a schedule manually

Use a template

Select from standard project or construction templates.
Enter the project start date.
Import the template.

Edit activities

Click into any activity to change:

Name
Phase
Status (Not Started, In Progress, Complete)
Start date
Baseline and planned completion dates
Activity icons (for highlighting important activities)
Associated tasks

Add a new activity

Click the blue plus button at the top.
Fill in the activity details.
Assign to an existing phase or create a new one.
Set status and dates.
Add activity icons if needed.

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
Can't import Microsoft Project file	Ensure it's saved as XML format, .xer for P6, or .csv from the Mastt template
Activities missing after import	Check that you selected all necessary items during import
Can't make changes to the schedule	Ensure you have appropriate permissions
Data lost after reimporting	Remember that reimporting overwrites existing data

Next steps

Now that you've learned how to manage your project schedule, explore the Risk Module to understand how to track and manage project risks in Mastt.

Tip: Regular schedule updates help maintain accurate project reporting. Consider establishing a regular cadence for updating your schedule in Mastt to ensure all stakeholders have access to current information.

Need help?

Contact Mastt Support for additional assistance.