How to Import a magicplan ESX File to Xactimate®️
You can upload your magicplan-generated ESX file into either Xactimate Online or the Desktop version. This allows you to continue your estimating work seamlessly.
Once you've generated your ESX file within magicplan, you'll be able to upload the file into Xactimate using one of the two following methods.
Upload to Xactimate Online
- Go to Xactimate Online and log into your account.
- Click "New project."
- In the "New project" window, select the "Import" tab.
- Drag and drop your ESX file into the window, or click "select file from computer" to browse and upload the file, then click "Import."
- Once uploaded, the project will be created automatically from the imported ESX.
Upload to Xactimate Desktop Version
- Open Xactimate on your desktop and log into your account.
- From the left-hand menu, select "Tools."
- In the "Data Transfer" section, select "Import."
- Directly below the "Import" option is the "Location" box. Click the folder icon to browse your computer and locate your ESX file.
- Select your ESX file and click the "Import" button in the lower right corner.
- After import, a new project will be created. Select "Local" from the left-hand menu to find and open your project.