Importing References in a Standard Format

Standard formats include RIS, BibTeX, and EndNote Tagged. The following example illustrates the process of using RIS to import from Scirus. For steps 2–5, the actual steps will vary slightly by database.

Exporting Search Results into a Citavi Project

1.Perform your search.

2.Select the pertinent references.

3.Click Export Checked Results.

4.Choose whether to export only the basic information ("citations only"), or to include abstracts and keywords.

5.Select Save file to disk or open Reference Software and click Export.

6.The RIS file is created and downloaded to your computer. Your Web browser will ask whether you want to open the file or save it. Click Open.

7.If it is not open already, Citavi starts. A list of your Citavi projects appears. Select the project you want to import the search results into and then click OK.

8.If asked, set the order of first and last names, then click Next.

9.Select the checkboxes next to the search results you want to add to your project. If you want to add them all, you can skip this step.

10.Click Add to Project. Select the additional information you want to include and then click OK.

Notes: Citavi can import a file downloaded through a Web browser automatically if it has one of the following file name extensions: .ris, .ovd, .bib, or .enw. Automatic import will not work if the online database uses another extension such as .asp or .txt. Citavi cannot register those extensions because they are generic. For files with those extensions, as well as when running Citavi from a USB flash drive, download the search results file to your computer and begin the import manually. To start an import manually, in the Reference Editor, on the File menu, click Import.

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