What’s new in Aspose.Tasks for Java 24.1

Release Highlights

Aspose.Tasks for Java 24.1 enhances support for Microsoft Project MPP formats by introducing new capabilities to write task and resource filters in MPP14+ and improves fidelity of graphical indicators and external task data. These updates ensure better compatibility and project data accuracy when opening files in MS Project.

New Features

• Task and Resource Filter Writing for MPP14+:
  Added the ability to programmatically write task and resource filters for MPP14+ formats. This enhancement improves interoperability with MS Project’s advanced filtering features.

Enhancements

• Improved Filter Display in MS Project:
  Filters added via Aspose.Tasks are now correctly displayed when opened in Microsoft Project, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Preservation of Graphical Indicators:
  Existing graphical indicators in MPP files are now preserved accurately during read and write operations.

Bug Fixes

• Correct ExternalTaskId and ExternalTaskUid Handling:
  Resolved issues in reading and writing ExternalTaskId and ExternalTaskUid to maintain integrity of cross-project dependencies.
• Removed Extra Empty Resource in MPP9:
  Fixed a bug where an unnecessary empty resource appeared when opening older MPP files.
• Correct Rsc.CostVariance Calculations:
  Fixed incorrect cost variance calculations for specific MPP versions, ensuring reliable project costing data.

Public API and Backward Incompatible Changes

Added APIs:

• FilterCriteria.isValueAField()
  Indicates if the right-hand side of the criteria is a field reference.
• FilterCriteria.setValueByField(int)
  Assigns a field reference to be compared with another field value specified by FieldName.

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For the complete list of updates, visit Aspose.Tasks for Java 24.1 Release Notes

mpp14 filters | project graphical indicators | external task id fix