How are tasks synchronized?

CollabNet TeamForge tasks and Microsoft Project tasks are synchronized using an automatically generated journal file.

The journal file is created by Microsoft Project and placed in the same directory where your Microsoft Project file is saved. The filename is the same as that of your Microsoft Project file, with a .sfj extension.

• If you share a Microsoft Project file with another CollabNet TeamForge user who has the Task Management plugin installed, you must also send the accompanying journal file. Without the journal file in the same directory as the Microsoft Project file, synchronization will fail and your data can be lost.
• If another user attempts to edit or synchronize the Microsoft Project file without the journal file, that user will be prompted to locate the missing journal file manually.
• If you share a Microsoft Project file with another CollabNet TeamForge user who does not have the Task Management plugin installed, the file will function normally without the journal file.