Account/Library

hjf271
I am a new Zotero 1.0 user and NOT at all expert in technical terminology. My problem is this: I have already developed quite a large, annotated library. When I click on the Zotero tab at the bottom right hand corner of my screen, my whole library opens up and everything is great. However, when I try to sign in to the site, I am told my library is empty. This concerns me. I have searched all the fora and discussions and faqs and have not found a comprehensible answer to this question, which seems rather basic. I have located my firefox profile, etc., etc., but am afraid I will need more basic instructions than any provided on this site.

As an aside, for Zotero developers: I do not think it is viable to expect people to wade through thousands of forum entries in order to find troubleshooting solutions, especially since most of the "similar" questions are unanswered by users or developers.
  • noksagt
    Zotero 1.5 beta has a feature to synchronize your library from your desktop machine to Zotero's server. Since you are not using 1.5 & have not set up syncing, you have no entries in the server yet.
  • hjf271
    edited March 19, 2009
    So the account-based libary is something that is only of relevance to users of 1.5? That's helpful to know.

    How can I back up my files in 1.0; or should I just go to 1.5? I'm reluctant to use 1.5 until it is made compatible with word 2004, and until it is tested by more sophisticated users than myself. How can I identify "note" files in the storage folder?

    Thank you.
  • noksagt
    Refer to the first entry in the FAQ
  • hjf271
    Thanks. I did read that and will do it, but I was wondering if there is a way to back up (so first to identify) individual text files within the storage folders. And if there is a way to make legible back ups that are not votero/firefox dependent. I'm more concerned with the text/notes files than with the pdf and screenshots, etc. since these can be recreated.
  • adamsmith
    for individual files as well as for non-Endnote dependent styles, use the export feature in the gears menue (the little grey gear on the top of the Zotero panel).
    The most standard format is probably RIS. The best for re-import into Zotero is RDF.
    Note that the backup described in the FAQ also backs up the notes and text - it allows you to restore your library as-was.

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