Working over a Slow Network Connection

The following information does not apply to server projects.

Citavi saves changes automatically. In projects saved on a network drive, Citavi also checks whether other team members made changes. As a result, Citavi accesses the team project often.

If the connection is fast you usually won't notice these checks. If the connection is slow, especially if you're using a Virtual Private Network glossary these checks and the automatic saving can lead to the display being delayed when switching between references or tabs.

Citavi recognizes slow connections and responds accordingly:

In every Citavi project you can decide how often Citavi should access the project. Click File > Project Properties > Database > Optimize for slow database access and then select one of the following options: