Hi Brian
I wish it was something as simple as that - I do use relative links,
the data/ is where it should be and the pdfs are where they should be,
When I try to open the attached file it gives the oath of said file
which is correct, but it says it "could not be launched",
Best Wishes
Ben Haysom-Newport MSc, BSc (Hons), MBPsS
On 13 August 2012 22:17, Brian K. Saxby <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Ben,
>
> Do you know whether you used relative or absolute links when adding the pdfs
> to your library?
>
> If you used relative (the default), Endnote makes a copy of your pdfs and
> puts them in the .Data\pdf folder that should be located wherever your
> library is located - if you move the .enl file, make sure you also move the
> folder benslibrarynameblahblah.data with it. If you've previously moved the
> .enl file between hard drives and didn't take the .data folder, Endnote may
> have created one for you in the new location for your library but it will
> essentially be empty, so the repair job may be to go back to your original
> library location and copy that over. I'd recommend backing up your library
> before doing this though.
>
> If you used absolute links, then the info stored in Endnote refers to the
> location of the original pdf - my guess based on the info you've given is
> these links point to a file location that is no longer available. Did you
> move your library and .data folder to the new drive? Endnote may be looking
> in the old location for your pdfs. I don't know of an easy way to keep the
> links in place and simply replace the drive letter of the links (I'm on
> Endnote X, so X5 may have a way), so rather than have to relink each pdf
> manually, the easiest way might be to move your library back to it's
> original location - there shouldn't be a problem with having your Endnote
> program installed on your new drive and libraries located elsewhere - I open
> mine across networked laptops at home no problem. I'd recommend backing up
> your library before doing this though.
>
> Hope that helps,
>
> Brian
>
> P.S. I'm actually brand loyal to Endnote as it worked hassle-free when I was
> writing my thesis
>
>
>
>
>
> On 13/Aug/2012 14:14, Ben Haysom-Newport wrote:
>>
>> Hi Everyone
>>
>> I do have years of references in my libraries, so not looking to switch.
>>
>> My problem is if I click the green icon when selected a reference it
>> errors. It gives the full path of the pdf, I can navigate to it and
>> open it in adobe, but that's kind of missing the point.
>>
>> This has only occurred since I rebuilt my machine which involved
>> fitting a new SSD so it can boot faster. I have Windows, Office, SPSS
>> and Endnote on it. The rest of my applications have been demoted to my
>> old hard drive - including my Desktop, Documents etc.
>>
>> I have no doubt these events are connected - I just don't know how to fix
>> it!
>>
>>
>> Best Wishes
>> Ben Haysom-Newport MSc, BSc (Hons), MBPsS
>>
>>
>> On 13 August 2012 19:44, Robert Teszka<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>
>>> See also http://www.mendeley.com/
>>>
>>> seriously, Endnote is a massive piece of shit. However, your university
>>> librarians probably will be able to tell you how to use it. But if you
>>> don't
>>> already have years-worths of refs in there, I'd just ditch endnote and
>>> start
>>> using Zotero or Mendeley right away.
>>>
>>> - r
>>>
>>>
>>> On 13 August 2012 19:40, Hester Duffy<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi Ben,
>>>>
>>>> If you explain what the issue is, there may be someone who can help,
>>>> either through having expertise or because they've run into the same
>>>> problem
>>>> themselves!
>>>>
>>>> H
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 6:57 PM, Ben Haysom-Newport
>>>> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi guys
>>>>>
>>>>> Is there anyone on this list that has an extremely technical knowledge
>>>>> of Endnote X5?
>>>>>
>>>>> Their own tech support couldn't help me first time, and as my uni
>>>>> deems me to not be studying at present (summer between PT MSc) I'm
>>>>> pushed to the back of the queue :(
>>>>>
>>>>> Please................
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Best Wishes
>>>>> Ben Haysom-Newport MSc, BSc (Hons), MBPsS
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> "Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it." -
>>> Andre
>>> Gide
>>>
>>> Robert Teszka | Twitter @RobTeszka |
>>> http://robteszka.wordpress.com/ | http://scienceofmagic.org |
>>>
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