Exported library in .js format
Hey, I recently reset my computer and wisely exported my zotero library beforehand. I did this by clicking "export library.." and chosing an external hard drive.
Unfortunately I cannot import my library any more. Zotero now says its the wrong format. They're all in .js. What went wrong? How can I import my library anyway?
Thanks for the help!
Lele123
Unfortunately I cannot import my library any more. Zotero now says its the wrong format. They're all in .js. What went wrong? How can I import my library anyway?
Thanks for the help!
Lele123
2) A .js file isn't something Zotero exports, so you're somehow confused about what you have.
Do you have a copy of your previous Zotero data directory?
2) I just used the export library button. I have no idea, why it did that. That's why I'm so confused.
Not that I know of.
1) There's no such button. There's a menu option.
2) There is no export format that gives you a .js file.
What's the actual filename?
You're definitely not looking at your export.
I used "Export library" in the menu option and the exported folder contains only .js files. Their are all my citations, just in .js. Can I upload a screenshot to show you since you don't believe me.
You're definitely not looking at your export
Ah ok! Good to know. So there is no actual exported library? Or exporting your library doesn't mean it's saved somewhere for later importing and its therefore gone?
Alternatively, if you have an actual copy of the Zotero data directory from before you wiped your computer, you could do a proper restore from that. Same if you were using Zotero syncing, but that doesn't appear to be the case.