NVivo does not provide forward compatibility-the user cannot open a project with a later format. For Mac: Compatibility with previous versions of NVivo for Mac For example, if a user wants to open an NVivo 12 (Windows) project, they must have NVivo 12 (Windows), or later, installed. NVivo 12 (Mac) allows users to open and work with projects from earlier versions (10 and 11).

NVivo 12 (Mac) and NVivo for Mac (Version 11) can be installed on the same computer. However, the two versions of software cannot be run at the same time. If you no longer intend to use the earlier version, we recommend that you uninstall it before installing NVivo 12 (Mac). NVivo for Mac provides backward compatibility. If a user with a later version of NVivo attempts to open a project produced by an earlier version-for example, a user opens an NVivo for Mac (Version 11) project in NVivo 12 (Mac)-the user is prompted to upgrade the project. The original project is not modified instead a converted copy of the project is created. NVivo does not provide forward compatibility.

The user cannot open a project in an earlier version of the software. For example, if a user wants to open an NVivo 12 (Mac) project, they must have NVivo 12 (Mac) installed. Use the link above to the self-serve download page to find the SFU license.įor resources to help you get up and running with NVivo 12 including online help, eWorkshops and training, visit QSR's website If you are using a trial license from QSR, you can switch to the SFU license when the trial expires. Technical support is also available directly from NVivo via their technical resource manual, FAQs and this form. QSR International, the maker of NVivo, provides many informative videos that demonstrate basic or more advanced features of the software. Please first confirm that you have downloaded NVivo 12 from the SFU Library NVivo self-serve download page.Our current license key only works with NVivo 12 and does not work with New NVivo.Software downloaded from QSR directly (the NVivo parent company) is not compatible with the SFU license key. Here's a guide with installation/uninstallation instructions for Mac.here's a guide with installation/uninstallation instructions for Windows.If the file is not opening correctly, it's worth completely uninstalling NVivo from your computer and then downloading and installing NVivo again to see if this resolves the issue.

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