Documents: these contain the research data that you want to analyse.
Documents can be:
Documents can have several file formats; you can use Word documents, PDFs, images etc.
You can import these files into and can work with them in ATLAS.ti.
Documents can be imported via:
Home --> Add Documents --> Add File(s)
You can select 1 or more files to import them.
Home --> Add Documents --> Add Folder Contents
You can select a folder and import all files in this folder.
Home --> Add Documents --> Add Linked Video/Audio
You can link a (big) multimedia file to your project. The file will not be imported, it will only be linked. It will be accessed from the original storage location (if the name of the file or the location where it is stored changes, the link between the file and ATLAS.ti has to be renewed)!
Home --> Add Documents --> New Text Document
A new document will be created and you can use it for example for transcribing an interview. Please note that it is advised to use special tools for transcribing though.
Home --> Add Documents --> New Geo Document
A new geo document will be imported. ATLAS.ti uses Open Street Map or Bing Map / Big Satelite Map.