Background

There are 2 implementations of Collaboration Cloud in NVivo. They have different functionality and use different terminology.

The autosynchronizing implementation (NVivo 14, NVivo 15) - this is a true cloud implementation which stores an odt project file on a cloud server and clones files to the project team member's local devices (supporting NVivo Mac and Windows file formats). Files are synchronized in real-time as changes are made.  Local files are edited individually by users and the Collaboration service synchs the changes up to the server file copy.  It is found under Cloud Projects on the NVivo Home Page.

The module implementation (NVivo 13) - this is a file workspace that users can access for collaboration.  In this workspace, users gain access by being assigned roles by the license owner.  This version of Collaboration Cloud was first implemented in NVivo 13/2020 R1.  It is basically a cloud storage area that supports versioning.  It still requires downloading and uploading of files for collaboration.  It is found under Modules in the ribbon.

 

Prerequisite:  To be able to use Collaboration Cloud, all users need to be on the same version of NVivo (starting with NVivo 13).

With NVivo 14 or higher, you can be on either Windows or Mac.
With NVivo 13, you should be on the same operating system (either Windows or Mac.).
NVivo 12 and older are not compatible with NVivo Collaboration Cloud.

 

How to Use Collaboration Cloud​
 
Step 1: Invite Others to Start Collaborating​​​

Provide Access to the Collaboration Cloud license by first clicking on Manage in the NVivo tile of your MyLumivero Home Page.

Once the options open in the left hand navigation pane, go to Licenses and Manage Licence for Collaboration Cloud.

    i) For NVivo 13 (2020, R1), you will also need to assign roles in the Collaboration Cloud Portal
 
Step 2:  Upload the Project File and Assign Team Members to it.

For NVivo 14 and higher, Upload the project by going to Share->Upload Project.  After the initial project file is uploaded, go to Share->Manage Team

In NVivo 13/R1, upload the project file to the Collaboration Cloud module by clicking "Collaboration Cloud".  Once uploaded, you can assign collaborators.

NOTE: If you have already uploaded your files and you can no longer see them after logging in, make sure you have logged into the correct account in the Account area of NVivo.

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