Importing from RefWorks

Citavi can import references from RefWorks. Some reference types (for example, Hearing) are not available in Citavi. Any references without a corresponding reference type will be given the Unknown reference type.

Preparing a file for import

  1. In Refworks, on the References menu, click Export.
  2. Select All in List.
  3. Under Export Format, select Bibliographic Software.
  4. Click Export.
  5. The exported results are opened in a new browser tab.
  6. Press Ctrl+S.
  7. Give the file the .RIS extension (e.g.: export.ris).

Important:

For Citavi Web to import the data, the RIS file may not exceed 20 MB.

Completing the import

  1. Open your Citavi project.
  2. Click Add. new_o_black
  3. Select Another reference management program.
  4. Select RefWorks.
  5. Click Browse. Select the RIS file you prepared.