Baseline Name Is Incorrect in Baselines to Export Window When Exporting the Project to XML With Baselines Included

Last updated on SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

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Symptoms

ACTUAL BEHAVIOR
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When exporting P6 project to .xml including baseline the baseline name isn't used

EXPECTED BEHAVIOR
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Export to display the name of the baseline opposed to the project id

STEPS
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The issue can be reproduced at will with the following steps:
1. Create Project (Exp_BL_TST / Export BL Test).
2. Add a single Activity.
3. Go Project | Maintain Baselines
4. Click Add to create Baseline and create from copy of existing Project.
5. Rename the Baseline 'This is a Baseline'. Close Maintain Baselines dialog.
6. Go File | Export and export Project as XML and click Next.
7. In the Projects to Export click in the Baselines to Export cell. Notice the Baseline Name is the Project ID.

BUSINESS IMPACT
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The issue has the following business impact:
Due to this issue, users cannot be certain correct baseline is being exported.

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