Exporting to BibTeX

1. In the Reference Editor on the File menu, click Export.
2. Choose which references to export, then click Next.
3. Select BibTeX, then click Next.
4. Choose whether you want to copy the BibTeX data to the Clipboard or if you want to save it as a text file. If you choose Save to text file, click Browse, enter a name and location for the file, and click Save.
5. Click Next. Choose whether you want to save the export preset for future exports, then click Next.

By default, Citavi exports the contents of any field that is defined as required or optional for the reference type in BibTeX. You can customize the BibTeX export as needed.

The reference types supported in standard BibTeX are a subset of the types supported in Citavi. This overview shows the mapping of reference types when exporting to BibTeX.

The reference types supported in Biblatex are a subset of the types supported in Citavi. This overview shows the mapping of reference types when exporting to BibTeX.

You can customize the BibTeX export as needed.

1. In the Reference Editor on the File menu, click Export.
2. Choose which references to export, then click Next.
3. Click BibTeX and then click Next.
4. Click Edit BibTeX export definition if you want to change the mapping to the BibTeX Entry Types and click Next.
5. If necessary change the mapping of BibTeX Fields . For each BibTeX Field you can set whether it is required. Click Next.
6. Select additional export options and click Next.
7. Save the export under a name of your choice for later use.
8. Choose whether you want to copy the BibTeX data to the Clipboard or if you want to save it as a text file. If you choose Save to text file, click Browse, enter a name and location for the file, and click Save.
9. Once you've saved your export definition you can use it to create an Export template.