mpp to html

Develop MS Project File to HTML Converter.

Microsoft Project (MPP) files are widely used for project planning and management, but accessing them requires specialized software, which can be a challenge for users who don’t have MS Project installed. Converting MPP to HTML provides a flexible and accessible way to share project data with stakeholders, enabling them to view timelines, tasks, and schedules directly in a web browser.

In this article, we’ll explore how to convert MPP to HTML online using GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud SDK for Java, making project management more efficient and accessible.

Java API for MPP to HTML Conversion

Converting MPP to HTML using GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud SDK for Java is a seamless process that enables users to transform Microsoft Project files into a web-friendly format. This approach allows project data, including tasks, schedules, and dependencies, to be viewed in any web browser without requiring MS Project.

Its cloud-based architecture enables the developers to integrate document conversion capabilities into their applications without requiring complex setups, ensuring a scalable and efficient workflow for project management and reporting.

Installation

Please add the following details to pom.xml file of maven build project.

<repository>
    <id>repository.groupdocs.cloud</id>
    <name>repository.groupdocs.cloud</name>
    <url>https://releases.groupdocs.cloud/java/repo/</url>
</repository>
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.groupdocs</groupId>
    <artifactId>groupdocs-conversion-cloud</artifactId>
    <version>24.8</version>
</dependency>

After the installation, please obtain your personalized API credentials(i.e. Client ID and Client Secret). You may visit this short tutorial explaining the details on how to get the API credentials.

MPP to HTML Conversion in Java

This section explains the benefits of converting MPP to HTML using Java code snippet that result in improved accessibility, easier sharing, and enhanced collaboration.

  1. Firstly, create an instance of Configuration class where we pass client credentials as arguments.
Configuration configuration = new Configuration(clientId, clientSecret);
  1. Secondly, initialize the ConvertApi where we pass Configuration object as an argument.
ConvertApi convertApi = new ConvertApi(configuration);
  1. Create an instance of ConvertSettings class where we define the input file name, output format and the name of resultant document.
ConvertSettings settings = new ConvertSettings();
  1. Create an instance of ConvertDocumentRequest class where we pass ConvertSettings object as an argument.
ConvertDocumentRequest request = new ConvertDocumentRequest(settings);
  1. Lastly, call the ConvertDocumentRequest API to convert the MPP to HTML and then save the resultant HTML to the cloud storage.
List<StoredConvertedResult> response = convertApi.convertDocument(request);
// More examples over https://github.com/groupdocs-conversion-cloud/groupdocs-conversion-cloud-dotnet
// Obtain your API credentials
string clientId = "XXXXXX-XXXXXXXXX-4088-9ca0-55c38f4b7f22";
string clientSecret1 = "XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX";
// Create an instance of the Configuration class and initialize it with the Client ID & Client Secret
Configuration configuration = new Configuration(clientId, clientSecret);
// Define the API base URL for MPP to HTML conversion
configuration.setApiBaseUrl("https://api.groupdocs.cloud");
// Initialize an instance of ConvertApi with the Configuration object
ConvertApi convertApi = new ConvertApi(configuration);
ConvertSettings settings = new ConvertSettings();
settings.setStorageName("internal");
settings.setFilePath("Home move plan.mpp");
settings.setFormat("html");
settings.setOutputPath("converted.pdf");
// Invoke the ConvertDocument method to perform the MPP to HTML file conversion
ConvertDocumentRequest request = new ConvertDocumentRequest(settings);
List<StoredConvertedResult> response = convertApi.convertDocument(request);
// Check the response and print success message
if (response != null && response.equals("OK")) {
System.out.println("The MPP to HTML conversion completed successfully!");
}
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mpp to html converter

Image:- Preview of Microsoft Project File to HTML conversion.

The input MS Project file used in the above example can be downloaded from Home move plan.mpp.

MS Project to HTML Conversion using cURL Commands

Converting MPP to HTML using GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud and cURL commands provides a simple and efficient way to transform Microsoft Project files into a web-compatible format. This method is particularly useful for developers and system administrators who prefer command-line automation. This approach enhances accessibility, simplifies integration into web applications, and eliminates compatibility issues associated with MS Project files.

Firstly, we need to generate a JWT access token based on client credentials and then execute the following command to perform MPP to HTML conversion.

curl -v "https://api.groupdocs.cloud/v2.0/conversion" \
-X POST \
-H "accept: application/json" \
-H "authorization: Bearer {accessToken}" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d "{  \"StorageName\": \"default\",  \"FilePath\": \"{sourceMPP}\",  \"Format\": \"html\",  \"OutputPath\": \"{convertedFile}\"}"

Please replace sourceMPP with the name of input MS Project file, convertedFile with the name of resultant HTML file and accessToken with a personalized JWT access token.

  • You may consider saving the resultant file to local HTML by executing the following cURL command:
curl -v "https://api.groupdocs.cloud/v2.0/conversion" \
-X POST \
-H "accept: application/json" \
-H "authorization: Bearer {accessToken}" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d "{  \"StorageName\": \"default\",  \"FilePath\": \"{sourceFile}\",  \"Format\": \"html\"}" \
-o "resultant.html"

MS Project to HTML Converter

Alternatively, you may consider experiencing the amazing capabilities of document conversion API by using our free and lightweight MPP to HTML Converter App. This App is built on top of GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud REST API and enables you to explore the unique capabilities within a web browser.

mpp to html conversion app

Conclusion

In conclusion, converting MPP to HTML using GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud SDK or cURL commands provides a seamless and efficient way to make Microsoft Project files more accessible and shareable. Whether you are a developer looking for API-based automation or need a simple solution for project visualization, our document conversion API offers flexibility, accuracy, and ease of use. Try GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud today and streamline your MPP to HTML conversion process effortlessly!

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