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# Using an Existing Decipher Project

If your survey already exists in Decipher, you can create a corresponding Data Processing (DP) project in Metaforms by directly linking it.

This method automatically fetches all associated files from Decipher into Metaforms.

## **Step 1: Click "New Project"**

From the **Projects** section in the Data Processing module, click on the **New Project** button at the top-right corner.

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## **Step 2: Select "From Decipher Project"**

In the **Data File** step, choose the **“From Decipher Project”** option.

You’ll now see a dropdown labeled **Decipher Survey**.

From the dropdown, choose the existing Decipher survey you want to pull into Metaforms.

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## **Step 3: Upload Questionnaire**

For the validation logic, you’ll need to upload your **questionnaire file** corresponding to the .SAV file.

Supported file formats:

* `.pdf`, `.doc`, `.docx`, `.xls`, `.xlsx`

You can also upload **additional reference files** like quota sheets, mappings, etc here.

Once the required files are uploaded, click **Create Project** to complete setup.

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