diff --git a/include/MainWindow.h b/include/MainWindow.h
index c621059ad..5403238d7 100644
--- a/include/MainWindow.h
+++ b/include/MainWindow.h
@@ -58,9 +58,20 @@ public:
 	void addSpacingToToolBar( int _size );
 
 
-	// every function that replaces current file (e.g. creates new file,
-	// opens another file...) has to call this before and may only process
-	// if this function returns true
+	///
+	/// \brief	Asks whether changes made to the project are to be saved.
+	///
+	/// Opens a dialog giving the user the choice to (a) confirm his choice
+	/// (such as opening a new file), (b) save the current project before
+	/// proceeding or (c) cancel the process.
+	///
+	/// Every function that replaces the current file (e.g. creates new file,
+	/// opens another file...) must call this before and may only proceed if
+	/// this function returns true.
+	///
+	/// \return	true if the user allows the software to proceed, false if they
+	///         cancel the action.
+	///
 	bool mayChangeProject();
 
 
diff --git a/src/gui/MainWindow.cpp b/src/gui/MainWindow.cpp
index 9529c45e4..4f27d8ded 100644
--- a/src/gui/MainWindow.cpp
+++ b/src/gui/MainWindow.cpp
@@ -754,11 +754,14 @@ void MainWindow::updateRecentlyOpenedProjectsMenu()
 
 void MainWindow::openRecentlyOpenedProject( QAction * _action )
 {
-	const QString & f = _action->text();
-	setCursor( Qt::WaitCursor );
-	engine::getSong()->loadProject( f );
-	configManager::inst()->addRecentlyOpenedProject( f );
-	setCursor( Qt::ArrowCursor );
+	if ( mayChangeProject() )
+	{
+		const QString & f = _action->text();
+		setCursor( Qt::WaitCursor );
+		engine::getSong()->loadProject( f );
+		configManager::inst()->addRecentlyOpenedProject( f );
+		setCursor( Qt::ArrowCursor );
+	}
 }