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Delete Assignments

Delete Assignments from project MS Project© file using simple Assignment API calls. You can easily delete resource assignments from any project file.

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How to Delete Assignments

1
Provide a file
To delete specific resource assignments, you need to provide a file.
2
Specify Assignment Uids
Now you might want to specify uids of resource assignment.
3
Run the Example
Click the Run Example button. Specified Resource Assignments will be deleted from provided project file.
4
View the Result
A link to download the result will be available immediately after the deleting is completed. You can download the project file to view.

How It Works

The delete in the Assignment API endpoint responsible for deleting specified resource assignments. Let’s consider how it typically works:

The delete endpoint has a certain URL that you send your HTTP POST requests to initiate a removing resource assignments from project file. The URL: /tasks/v4.0/assignments/delete.

To delete specified resource assignments, you need to provide a project file and resource assignments uids to select which assignments you want to delete.

Once the Assignment API receives your request, it starts the removing process. It parses the project file, delete requested assignments and return project file to you.

After the removing is complete, the Assignment API sends back an HTTP response to your request that includes a downloadable link to the project file.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I delete assignments from project file using Assignment API?

Our Assignment API has been designed to allow you to easily and quickly manipulate assignments. To get started, enter the project file in the input box as base64, specify assignments uid and click the „Run Example“ button to start delete process. Download link of the result project file will be available instantly after the process is completed. Delete assignments from project file right now!

2. How many assignments can I delete using Assignment API?

The API allows you to delete multiple assignments at a time, thus you can upload one file per request. Delete assignments any number of times! But remember, you can only upload one document per operation.

3. What is the maximum allowed project file size for a successful operation?

Processing big files can take some time, so be aware of this. However, we do not impose limits on the project file size.

4. Is removing assignments from project files free?

Yes! Delete assignments from project files with simple API calls. It's simple, fast and safe. Best of all, it’s completely free and will stay free!

5. Is the removing assignments complete?

We provide you with the best possible quality. The deleted assignments will be completely removed from the original project file. Make your life as easy as possible with an easy-to-implement delete assignments Assignment API.

6. Why deleting assignments?

The MS Project© file format is one of the most widely used and is available in many programs. By modifying data you can take advantage of the many build-in entities such as assignments, tasks and more.

Using our powerful API, you can easily convert MPP documents to XML, PDF, and more destination formats: