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title: "Set up and maintain external projects"
url: "https://help.altus.pro/nl/article/new-article-131-copy"
language: "nl"
last_updated: "2026-05-28T05:31:55.271Z"
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# Set up and maintain external projects

The **External Projects** view provides a consolidated list of all projects that are linked to external execution tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Planner).

This view allows administrators to **quickly identify and review integrations across the portfolio**, without needing to open individual projects.

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## Accessing External Projects

1.  Navigate to **Settings**
2.  Locate the **Project Sync** section
3.  Select **External Projects**

This view displays all projects currently linked to an external system.

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## Understanding the External Projects View

Each row represents a linked project and includes:

-   **External Project**
-   -   The name of the project in the external system
-   **Project**
-   -   The corresponding project record in Altus
-   **External System**
-   -   The connected execution tool (e.g. Microsoft Project, Planner, Planner Premium)
-   **Is Primary**
-   -   Indicates whether this is the **primary external system connection** for the project

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## How This View Is Used

Use the External Projects view to:

-   Identify all projects integrated with external execution tools
-   Confirm which external system is linked to each project
-   Validate whether the correct **primary system** is assigned
-   Support troubleshooting and governance of integrations

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## Key Considerations

-   Projects may have one or more external system links, depending on configuration
-   The **primary external system** is typically treated as the main source of execution data
-   This view is **read-only for monitoring and validation purposes** (configuration changes are managed through External Systems and project linking processes)

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## Tips

-   Use this view regularly to ensure external integrations remain aligned
-   Check the **Is Primary** field to confirm correct system ownership
-   Use this as a quick validation step when troubleshooting sync issues