Steelray Project Analyzer is a specialized software tool developed by Steelray Software for project management professionals, schedulers, and compliance auditors. It automates the evaluation of project schedules to identify quality issues, risks, and performance gaps, supporting formats like Microsoft Project (MPP), Primavera P6 (XER and database), Project Server/Online, and UN/CEFACT IMS XML. The tool generates actionable reports, including scorecards, DCMA 14-Point Assessments, and custom validations, helping users maintain compliant, efficient schedules—particularly in government, defense, construction, and engineering sectors. It's a standalone application with an intuitive interface resembling Microsoft Outlook for navigation, and it integrates seamlessly with native scheduling tools for quick fixes.

As of October 20, 2025, Steelray Project Analyzer 7.21.0 is the latest release, succeeding version 7.20.4 (from mid-2024) and 7.20.1 (May 2025). This minor update focuses on bug fixes, library upgrades, and minor workflow improvements, enhancing stability for large-scale analyses without major new features. It builds on the 7.x series' emphasis on faster processing, better DECM compliance, and expanded support for legacy file formats.

Key New Features and Improvements in 7.21.0

• MPXJ Library Update: Upgraded to version 8.0.8, improving compatibility with older Microsoft Project files (e.g., 2010 MPP) and reducing import errors for legacy schedules.
• XER File Handling Fix: Resolved issues with improper flagging of "dangling tasks" in Primavera XER exports, ensuring more accurate validation reports.
• Add-In Enhancements: Corrected problems viewing matched tasks in MPP files via the Steelray Project Add-In for Microsoft Project, streamlining comparisons.
• General Stability: Minor tweaks to report generation, including better error handling for Project Online read-only access and Excel exports, preventing crashes in multi-project sets.