Frequently Asked Questions (from the April workshop)
Q: Will Endnote X1 work with Vista operating system?
A: Yes, it will work with Vista. Compatibility issues can occur, however. See EndNote/Vista help at http://www.endnote.com/envista.asp for further information.
Q: If I save all my citations in EndNote, and the University changes to a new citation management program, have
I lost everything?
A: Always back up your data. If you lose your library, you will have to recreate it, and if you have been using EndNote X1 to Cite While You Write in Word, you will not be able to recreate the library so that it matches the magic citations in Word. It is therefore important that you keep your library safe and backed up in multiple locations.
Q: Can I create forms for reference types that are not included in the EndNote program (e.g., interviews, standards)?
A: Yes, you can do this from Edit/Preferences. You would have to look in your style manual to see which fields you need for the specific type of reference.
Q: How do I include the date accessed for articles from online databases (e.g., html
from Academic Onefile) or from web sites?
A: You can add the access date to many records at the same time by following these directions. Click on References > Change and Move Fields. Under Change Fields, select which field you want to alter using the drop down menu for the box In: e.g. Access Date. Enter the date that you viewed the articles in the text box on the right, then click on OK.
Q: How do I copy my library to use it at a different computer? Are attachments saved with the
citations?
A: You will need to save the library (.enl file) and the .DATA directory which includes your
attachments.
Q: Can I install EndNote on multiple computers?
A: Yes, it can be installed on all of the computers you use.
Q: Is EndNote installed on lab or library computers on campus?
A: It is not, at this point. If/when it does get loaded through the network, you would still need to save your library to your flash drive. You would need to upload the library into the EndNote program on your own computer to use the “Cite as You Write” feature.
Q: Can you use EndNote in regular Google or just Google Scholar?
A: Only Google Scholar and Google Books have the option (in Preferences) to directly export to EndNote. You could manually enter the citation for a web site you found through Google.
Q: How can I use Groups in EndNote?
A: Create groups to view and manage subsets of references. You can drag and drop references into groups just as you do with playlists of music. Each EndNote X1 library can have up to 500 groups for search results, file imports and reference transfers.
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