button. After it is transformed the variable
only contains the values 1 and 0, stating if a code has been assigned in this
document or not).MAXQDA allows for changes in variable types for existing variables:
•Document variables, which display how often a code exists (their
source is acknowledged as “code”) can be transformed into a binary variable by
clicking on the button. After it is transformed the variable
only contains the values 1 and 0, stating if a code has been assigned in this
document or not).
•User
defined variables “Integer,” “Floating Point,” “Date/Time” and “Boolean” can be
transformed into text variables by clicking the 
.
Transforming a variable to binary or string cannot be reversed.