If, for some reason, you need to import a Redmine project into Microsoft Project 2013, this recipe teaches you how to export Redmine issue data and import it to a Microsoft Project. Please keep in mind that Redmine-exported data can be used or imported in other software capable of CSV or Excel import.
Prepare Microsoft Project to open legacy file formats:
Start Microsoft Project and create a new blank project.
Go to File | Options.
Choose Trust Center.
Click the Trust Center Settings button.
Choose the Legacy Formats tab.
Choose Allow loading files with legacy or non-default file formats.
Close dialog boxes by clicking OK.
The first step is to export data from Redmine to a CSV file. To do it, perform the following steps:
Click on Issues in the main project menu.
Expand Options:
Choose and order the fields:
Save this as a new saved search for all projects so that you can reuse it later and for other projects if required. Click on the Save button...