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Transfer the search strategy from the database(s) searched to the results folder we shared with library user(s)
It would be very helpful if we could transfer the search strategy from the database(s) searched to the results folder we shared with our library user(s) - our searches tend to be used for publications and search so the search strategy is very important. If PRISMA diagrams could also be added to the folder, this would also be helpful. Thanks.
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Make RefWorks Citation Manager available offline
I would like RefWorks Citation Manager in Word to be available when working offline, just as Write-n-Cite is.
11 votesThank you for your valuable feedback. Microsoft Office add-ins are web-based. These are always hosted on the provider's web server and are not cached for offline use. The system used by add-ins requires a connection to the provider's web server which verifies the user's license. Add-in manifests are not available for local download and installation.
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Abbreviations for in text citations
When including citations in text via word application, allow opportunity to use abbreviation citation instead of full citation. E.G.
currently shows as (National Health Service (NHS), 2014) whereas it would be helpful to have the option to pick it to automatically be (NHS, 2014) without manual editing.3 votes -
Transfer old RefShare functions to new RefWorks
The display of data in your own output style as well as the search functionalities from the old RefShare should definitely be included in the new version as well.
Currently, only a listing is possible, which is definitely not sufficient to present the data well.
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Add the ability to add page numbers to APA 7 in Google Docs
The fact that this is still an issue is frustrating. RefWorks, you have been told FOR YEARS that this is an issue, and you still haven't changed it. Faculty REQUIRE students include page numbers regardless of what the style says. I really don't understand why this still hasn't been fixed. There is no manual way to add page numbers in Google Docs.
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Make it possible to upgrade to New RefWorks with the same RefID
Users who manage their references by RefIDs on the legacy RefWorks hope to migrate their data without changing the RefID number when upgrading to New RefWorks.
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Remove "Use login from my institution" link from user login dialog box
The RefWorks login dialog box has a link that says "Use login from my institution." Since our institution does not have Open Athens or any other the other similar tools, this link is misleading for our patrons.
3 votesThank you for your valuable feedback. We won't be able to address this idea in our planned roadmap. We are committed to our users and are focusing on current goals and most requested features.
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Add dataset as item type
As NIH gears up to enforce a new data management and sharing plan and librarians work with researchers to develop plans and create new norms, I think it is important for reference management tools to enable researchers to cite data by creating dataset as an item type.
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Please make en offline installer of Refworks RCM, .msi or .exe file
To use Refworks RCM in our enviroment we need to distribute the Word 2019 addin as an .msi or .exe file (from SCCM) as we can't get access Microsoft Store nor use an a local SharePoint solution
Please make an downloadble installation possibility,
1 voteThank you for your valuable feedback. We won't be able to address this idea in our planned roadmap. We are committed to our users and are focusing on current goals and most requested features.
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Uncheck "Include CSL styles" by Default
We expects to be able to uncheck "Include CSL styles" by default for each institution's policy when we choose bibliography styles.
3 votesThank you for your valuable feedback. We won't be able to address this idea in our planned roadmap. We are committed to our users and are focusing on current goals and most requested features.
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Add media Type field to references for BibTex
LaTex references are allowed to have a media Type field that is not currently an option in Refworks. This field when available and used can specify the media type in a bracket. For example, a personal communication reference with Type field set to Email will have [Email] specified in the bibliographic after compiled. Like so:
Chapman, S. (2021, Feb 4,). Re: Recreating DFN model in 2018 paper [Email].
This field should be available when selecting Personal Communication as a reference type.
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Make Area of Focus Required Item
Please make Area of focus required one on the profile form.
6 votesWe've carefully considered your feedback and have decided not to include this feature as it is not aligned with privacy and product development direction.
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Allow admins to delete deactivated accounts.
We can deactivate accounts as admin, but we are unable to delete them. Admins should be able to delete accounts.
I work in an institution that will reuse email addresses once a student leaves; this creates problems re: deactivated accounts in RefWorks. I would like to be able to delete accounts.
7 votesWe've carefully considered your feedback, performed user research and have decided not to include this feature in the near future.
For accounts deletion, contact RefWorks Tech Support at https://support.proquest.com/s/refworks
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Write-N-Cite - overview of new / old versions
It would be great to have a page where not only the latest version of WnC will be downloable, but also an overview of previous versions and known issues connected with these versions.
Because Proquest rather does not inform about found bugs, I am quite often not sure if it is absolutely necessary to download the latest version or not. We would also be able to better respond to queries from RW end-users who report non-standard RefWorks behavior.3 votesThank you for your feedback. We are not planning any new development for the WnC feature, as WnC is planned to end by Q2 2025. We recommend using the RefWorks Citation Manager going forward. More information can be found here: https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/RefWorks/Knowledge_Articles/Write-N-Cite_(WnC)_to_RefWorks_Citation_Manager_(RCM)_Migration
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references page generation
Currently, the bibliography page generation doesn't work. It comes up with the loading symbol, but never loads. It was working originally, however the feature no longer works.
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Back up and restore / share styles
I need the feature from Legacy RefWorks, where you can back up and restore / share your own styles
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Citation in text with continuous notes (ISO 690) used in books
I would like to see RCM (Refworks Citation Manager) incorporate the option to use numerical citation with continuous notes, which is widely used in books. As permitted by Standard ISO 690
"The numbers inserted in the text (in parentheses, brackets or superscripts) refer to notes, numbered according to the order of appearance in the text. Notes may contain references to cited resources. If there are several citations of the same resource, they will be given separate note numbers. "
Now it isn´t possible
1 voteThank you for the suggestion. After careful consideration, we decided to prioritize other features that align more closely with our users' goals.
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Could Microsoft be persuaded to rename RefWorks in WNC?
At the moment in Word WnC appears as RefWorks. This is confusing to users who should be using the infinitely superior RCM. We steer students to RCM, but believe they are using WnC because it is labelled as RefWorks and is the obvious, although wrong choice
1 voteIn 2023, RefWorks announced plans to end support for WnC in favor of RCM. Details for upgrades will be shared with Admins and users starting in Q2 2024, through Q4 2024.
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Write-N-Cite VS RCM
Hola!
En el apartado Herramientas ofrecéis la opción de descargar Write-N-Cite, cuando creemos que ahora recomendáis el uso de RefWorks Citation Manager (RCM). Crea confusión. Si Write-N-Cite no va a tener actualizaciones, ¿por qué en Herramientas no hacéis mención a RCM?
¡Cracias!1 voteWnC is no longer available for installation.
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Built in pdf converter
When a reference isn't in pdf format, I have to convert it to a pdf, then use a third-party program to OCR the content, in order for the document to be able to be read and highlighted in RefWorks. It would be nice if RefWorks had a converter built in that recognizes many files types and converts them automatically to the format it will recognize. Some pdfs that we have OCR'ed are still not recognized by RefWorks. This is frustrating for faculty and students, and the librarians who wish to help them.
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