A number of databases allow you to export records for articles and other resources directly from the database into your EndNote library. It only takes the records, however, so you will still need to download the PDF files and attach it to the record yourself.
Some databases only allow you to export one record at a time. Others allow you to export batches of records. Usually, you tick a box beside the record in the search results list, then save or download the records.
Due to the structure of certain database records, information may occasionally be imported into incorrect fields within your EndNote library. These need to be edited manually.
Instructions for different platforms / databases are listed below:
Please note: Records for most legal resources will have to be created manually. See "Manually create a record for a reference" under the Manually create records and attach files tab for an example of how to enter data into fields. This example is for an electronic article, but the same process applies to other reference types. See your referencing guide for information on referencing different sources. This will indicate the fields you need to fill in.
Each database has its own rules for organizing the data in its records. Filters are files that help EndNote translate the database record so that the information gets put into the right fields of the EndNote record. EndNote has a large number of filters pre-installed, but there may be times when you need to add one that is not already there.
Download a database filter file
NOTE: Even if you use the correct filter, you will still need to check the records you export to your library. Filters assist EndNote in harvesting information from database records, but they don't always work perfectly.
A printable copy of these instructions: Download a filter for a database (PDF)
When you export records from a database into an EndNote library, the file automatically goes into your Downloads folder. The file will name will end in .RIS or .ENW. It may not open with EndNote the first time you do this. To fix this, set EndNote as the default program to open .RIS and .ENW files
You will need to repeat these steps once for each file type.
When you export records from a database into an EndNote library, the file automatically goes into your Download folder. The file will have .RIS or .ENW on the end of the name. It may not open with EndNote the first time you do this. To fix this, set EndNote as the default program to open .RIS and .ENW files
You will need to repeat these steps once for each file type.
Files exported from databases after you set EndNote as the default should open automatically. This might not happen with files you downloaded before you set the default. In that case, drag each file and drop it onto the EndNote program icon, on the Dock or in the Finder window, to open it.
NOTE: There are sometimes problems exporting references into EndNote using Safari. You may need to change browsers.
A video you can watch: Exporting to EndNote on Mac by UQ Library (YouTube)
You can export records from Google Scholar into your EndNote library. However, the records are often incomplete so you will need to check each record and add missing details or edit mistakes.
The Online Search function uses your internet connection. It allows you to search some databases from within EndNote. If EndNote asks for a remote password when you try to access the database, you do not have access to that database from Online Search.The search results are added to your library. There are three search modes:
To use Online Search mode:
NOTE: Information may occasionally be imported into the wrong fields within your EndNote library, because of the structure of certain database records. You will need to manually edit your EndNote records for these references.
Connection files are programs that enable EndNote's Online Search function.
The CQUniversity Library Search connection file