"Attach link to file ..." Grayed-out

wacole

I'm in an item under a Collection within a Group Library. I want to attach a file to that item. I right-click, select Add Attachment and see the choice "Attach link to file .." which is, however, grayed-out and not accessible. How do I fix that, please.

Thanks very much.

adamsmith

you can't use link to file in groups (as links would presumably break across different group members' computers).
If you you do need a file attached, use "attach stored copy of file"

wacole

Thanks ... but 'Attach stored copy of file' is grayed-out as well.

adamsmith

Then either that group doesn't allow file attachments or you don't have the required permissions to add them or you haven't synced successfully since you gained those permissions. Check with the group's owner or one of its administrators.
(The settings are under "Manage Members" and "Manage Library" respectively on the group's page on zotero.org)

wacole

OK ... will check that out. Thanks so much for the quick reply. Love Zotero.

gianroccolazzari

Hi,

@adamsmith I have the same problem.
Only 'attach link to URI' is active, but I am the owner of the group ... do you have an idea why?

Thanks in advance.

adamsmith

Links don't work in groups at all. It's not a permissions issue