Smart Sub-Categories - Auto Update

shuibregtse

Good morning. I've reviewed the forums and I'm not finding my answer to this.

In iTunes I'm able to create a smart playlist that based on a set field or text the play list automatically updates. I'm in the process of setting up tags for my dissertation. I'd like to have sub categories that automatically update when I add tags.

Is this possible? So it would be great to have a sub collection that utilizes the tags to add additional references to that collection.

Thanks for your help and guidance.
Sarah

PS - I'm working on a Mac OS, using the Word 2011 tools, with Zotero 4.0.16, and Google Chrome for my browser.

dstillman

You can create saved searches by using the Advanced Search function and saving the search (or, in a group, by right-clicking on the group name and choosing New Saved Search). Is that what you're looking for?

You can't currently place saved searches into collections, though.

shuibregtse

Awesome Dan. Thank you so much.

That's exactly what I was hoping for, and it would be nice to move the search under my sub-collection but this will do perfectly. I three 3 themes that I need to easily at my finger tips.

Thank you very much for the quick response and help. You've helped me find the solution. This would be great to make readily available on the site. However, for me I wasn't searching for the right terms.

Thanks again.
Sarah

dstillman

http://www.zotero.org/support/quick_start_guide#saved_searches
http://www.zotero.org/support/searching#saved_searches