When I try to rename an attached PDF from an online group, and move it to a specific local folder, zotfile does not move the file properly. It looks like it’s renaming the local file just fine (placed

I'm not sure how the "Don't print" extension works, but my main suggestion would be to use a different method to put files on your e-reader. What e-reader do you use? Are you able to access Dropbox or

OS X 10.11.3 / FF 44.02 / Zot FF 4.0.28.11-betar12. Addons installed: Zutilo, Zotfile, ZoteroQuicklook, Zotero's LibreOffice Plugin, Readability, Clip to Devon, BetterPrivacy

I added a small test bath of about 10 or so pdfs to Zotero standalone, and tested Zotfile to see what are the possibilities. They got their metadata, got renamed and went into their Surname folders (u

if left within the original folder. I tried Zotfile but I have to manually suggest the ConferenceA folder, then change to ConferenceB, and so on. I must specify the Move-to folder each time - or so I

to integrate that: https://github.com/jlegewie/zotfile/issues/137

1) Not out of the box, but you can move the attachment to OneDrive and then link to it from Zotero. The ZotFile add-on can automate that workflow, see www.zotfile.com

exctracting annotations is a ZotFile functionality, not part of regular Zotero. You should report it to the developer. I believe he has instructions on how to report errors, including specifically for

c) save the item to a folder that you have specified as the ZotFile watch folder and then attach it or add it via ZotFile functionality (that's www.zofile.com)

However, there is a possibility to force Skim to export its notes in standard readable format, i.e. that zotfile can then extract your notes into Zotero. While possible, it remains somewhat impractica

yup. Skim uses a non-standard format for annotations. ZotFile can't extract them.

Zotfile extension no longer extracts my pdf annotations. It just performs the action and returns a big red cross. I don't really know where to start to troubleshoot this. It is so annoying. Help appre

Just tried to fix this. https://github.com/jlegewie/zotfile/issues/179

2. Also, I am using Zotfile for my personal library, is it enough to backup my custom folder location (where I have my pdfs stored), as well as a backup of the zotero.sql (from the data directory), or

You can also use Zotfile to specify a download folder and then click to attach the most recently downloaded file to your item (that's under Manage Attachments, I believe).

If myxiaosha or anyone else is still having problems to make it work, most likely is because they are using the notepad in windows to modify "zotfile.js", try using a good editor like "sublime" instea

@bwiernik: thanks also, Zotfile is an incredible tool!

You could also use Zotfile to turn the stored PDFs into linked attachments (in the specified new location).

I ran in the same problem as reported by @mtd91429 Zotfile will report an error on not being able to rename a file when added to a publication entry (via drag and drop in my case) and the same when tr

Now fast-forward to today. We have great reference managers like Zotero, which also can be used to organize digital libraries (with plugins like Zotfile). These reference managers typically come with