sort on linked file path

JoEhSJ
I assume that the list of columns (drop-down + 'more columns'), =32, is complete. Sorting on one (plus secondary sort) is very convenient by clicking on the header (I have found no other way). Since attachment sorts only on a yes/no basis, I would like to know, whether there is a way (Zotero or plugin) to sort on the file path of linked attachments. Paths are also lacking in 'advanced search'.
Could anyone share ideas?
  • tim820
    Firstly, to be clear, we assume by "linked attachments" you do mean Zotero 'linked' attachment files, which are different to the default 'stored' files under Zotero\storage (people sometimes use "linked" as a generic description of all attachment files - please clarify if the default 'stored' files are what you actually mean).
    https://www.zotero.org/support/attaching_files#stored_files_and_linked_files

    There is no way to display attachment file paths ('linked' or 'stored') in the main Zotero library window, or search for them (unless you already know a stored file's folder name under Zotero\storage).

    What is your use case here ? Are you trying to fix a problem ? (eg broken links ?).

    The Zutilo plugin can show attachment file paths ('linked' or 'stored') of selected items via the right-click menu, one by one. If you are using linked files and have a Linked Attachment Base Directory setting in place, all displayed linked-file paths will be prefixed with "attachments:", which is a placeholder for the LABD path.

    If you are using linked files, by far the simplest setup is to have all linked files in the same folder (in which case their path is always known). And right-click Show File will take you to the file.

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