RefWorks Windows Users can Now Work Offline

Using RefWorks for Windows? You can now write and format a paper while offline with the new version of Write-N-Cite.

Simply download your RefWorks database from within Write-N-Cite III while online, then feel free to disconnect from the internet. Full Write-N-Cite functionality is available while offline, including formatting your paper in the journal output style.

Details are available in the RefWorks online help section Writing Your Paper Offline.

New! Attach PDFs & Other Files to Your RefWorks References

UCSF RefWorks users can now easily attach files to saved references, just like you can with an email message. If you have a RefWorks account, you can now organize and store images, PDFs, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other files within your online RefWorks account. Attach a File within RefWorks by "Editing" an existing reference, browsing for the file, and clicking "Add Attachment." For more information, see the RefWorks' Attachments fact sheet.

There is no limit to the number of files you can attach to your reference, but there is a limit of 100MB per user and the maximum size of any individual attachment is 5 MB. You will receive a message alerting you if you exceed either the file size limit or the limit set for your individual account

Using RefWorks with Word Perfect and Other Word Processors

RefWorks can work with your word processor to create citations while you are writing your paper. However, the Write-n-Cite plugin only works with MS Word. If you're using WordPerfect or any other word processing application you can get around this by using the One Line/Cite View option. One Line/Cite View does not require downloading a plug-in and is compatible with any word processing software.

The RefWorks site has a short online tutorial on how to use One Line/Cite View http://www.refworks.com/tutorial/ when formatting a document.

Compatibility Issues with EndNote 7 and Later Versions

EndNote versions 8 and above are not compatible with EndNote 7 and earlier versions. If you use EndNote on more than one computer, make sure that you have the same version of EndNote on all computers. If you collaborate with colleagues, make sure that they are all using the same version of EndNote as you are using.

RefWorks Write-N-Cite and Vista

Windows RefWorks users using the Vista operating system will find that there are compatibility problems with Vista (surprise, surprise!). However, there's a new version of WNC that should fix things. To download the new version go to the Write-N-Cite site via the Tools/Write-N-Cite option on the main RefWorks toolbar.

LexisNexis Academic Now Exports to RefWorks

You no longer have to cut and paste newspaper records from LexisNexis Academic into a bibliographic database. LexisNexis Academic now exports records directly to RefWorks. Just follow the steps below.

- Conduct your search and select your records to export.
- Click on the Export Bibliographic Records (book) icon.
- A new window will open and RefWorks Direct Export Format is automatically selected.
- Confirm your Document Range and click Export.
- You'll be prompted to login to your RefWorks database.
- Your records should appear in the Last Imported Folder.