MAXQDA Tailwind Projects

Importing your MAXQDA Tailwind project into MAXQDA

You can continue your analysis in MAXQDA by importing your MAXQDA Tailwind project. Here’s how to import your Tailwind project into MAXQDA:

1. Export your project from Tailwind

1. Hover over your project and click the More Options icon next to its description.
2. Select Export Project for MAXQDA.
3. Tailwind will package your project (this may take a few seconds).

2. Save the export file

1. When your system’s save dialog appears, choose where you want to save the exported file (.mxtail foramt)

3. Open the project in MAXQDA

1. Launch MAXQDA on your computer.
2. On the start screen, click Open.
3. Navigate to the .mxtail file you just saved and open it.

What gets imported into MAXQDA?

When you import your Tailwind project into MAXQDA:

• Documents become documents.
• Topics become codes (no coded segments are created).
• Summary Tables become summary tables in MAXQDA.
• Topic and Document Summaries appear as memos attached to your documents or codes.

All summaries are included automatically so that you can continue your analysis seamlessly.