Import from endnotes?
I am new to ZOTERO and want to know if I can import endnote libraries into ZOTERO without actually having access to endnote software right now (just the libraries) thanks!
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but the bottom line of all of them is that you can't import .enl (endnotes library format) styles. You will, unfortunately, have to find a way to get your EN library in RIS format.
Maybe ask a friend? A local University Library/librarian? Maybe even a mailing list?
I've tried importing a 3900 reference list into Z 1.0.9 from Endnote using the RIS and the BibTex export formats. In both cases it doesnt work - in the former case firefox gave an error:
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BuildID: 2009021910
Comments: this happende through iimporting a 3000+ reference list in RIS format to the Zotero add on
CrashTime: 1237285820
Email:
InstallTime: 1236335804
ProductName: Firefox
SecondsSinceLastCrash: 1110700
StartupTime: 1237284031
Theme: classic/1.0
URL: http://forums.zotero.org/discussion/70/importing-endnote-files-into-zotero
Vendor: Mozilla
Version: 3.0.7
This report also contains technical information about the state of the application when it crashed."
in the latter firefox stalls for a very long time (Im talking 20 minutes or so), then continues working (title bar "Import from endnotes?"), then after a very long time with a fake "Importing items" progress bar (what's the point of a progress bar if it doesn't show an accurate representation of the volume of work the software is doint) Z ends up reporting that it was not possible to import the file.
In either case Zotero creates a collection folder with the name "Imported 17 March 2008" + the time. In both cases they are empty
Total length of these tests: 40 minutes.
I love the idea of moving to zotero and getting rid of word and use open office - however, I cannot seem to make it all work for me.... Any help will be appreciated. Feel free to ask for a copy of the Endnote file.
best
m.
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