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Do responsive the Refworks site
Currently the user interface and login site are hard to handle trough mobile devices.
I suggest a user interface auto adaptable to device screen (responsive)
94 votesMain sections of the site, including login screens and navigation have been improved; responsiveness on mobile devices is planned to be addressed in the future roadmap.
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Drag and Drop to folders: option to decide whether to copy or move to another folder
Drag and drop a reference to a folder: It would be nice, if I could choose wether I want to copy it to a folder or if I want to move it from one to another folder.
46 votesThank you for your valuable feedback. We won't be able to address this idea in our planned roadmap.
This functionality is available now by assigning references to and from folders.
We are committed to our users and are focusing on current goals and most requested features.
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Customizable Log-in page for New RefWorks
In Legacy RefWorks, admin can customize log-in page. We want this function taken over to New RefWorks.
14 votesThank you for the suggestion. After careful consideration, we have decided to prioritize other features that align more closely with user goals.
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Citation Style Editor: customize fields more
In an output-style the field Publish year (date) is listed twice in one reference type. Behind the Short title and behind Place of Publication. The first time it is mentioned, it should end with a parenthesis. The second time not. But it is not possible to define different settings. I think it should be possible to differ. My suggestion is: It should be possible to choose a field, make a copy and give it a new name, for example "Publication date with parenthesis". Then I can edit the field independent from the other field "Publication date".
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can you make it as an add-in for powerpoint?
make refworks compatible with Powerpoint so that works cited can be incorporated into the presentation
36 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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Trying out instructions before you post them
Well, you have seriously pissed me off trying to download things (not working to "drag" thing to favorites bar, something got hung up in installing additional things I had to have before I could use Write and Cite) and find databases in your drop-down menu. How is it possible that "MLA" is not listed in our library databases??? Fortunately I have an appt with a librarian at 1:00, where I will either discover how to use RefWorks easily or switch to Endnote or something else.
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Add "one line one cite" feature. Gives people ability to insert in-text citations in programs other than Word or Google Docs.
Our campus is using Microsoft Office 365. The "one line one cite" feature that was available in the Legacy version gives the option of being able to insert citations/create bibliographies in other writing software.
39 votesThank you for your feedback. We don't see this feature being included in the product roadmap at this time, since it isn't aligned with currently most requested functionalities and feature requests.
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please check the references format see this example fail: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wmVopTmwMl1NQ1ktMbpPYgrb__9eTxSA3LPSNc8wNO8/ed
include a support chat
4 votesIdea Exchange is intended for feature requests. For performance issues please open a support case or initiate a chat at the following link: https://supportcase.exlibrisgroup.com/s/refworks
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Enable analytics to refine display of usage stats by IP range or email domain
We would like to be able to access usage stats for partner institutions to whom we offer access to RefWorks via our account. This access has been set up using IP address ranges and email domains.
7 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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Rotation feature
There doesn't appear to be a feature that allows users to rotate documents if they need to be viewed in landscape.
Additionally, the highlight feature is not always usable. It would be helpful if the highlight feature worked similar to how it does in Adobe Acrobat--if the document is scanned, the highlight feature works like a marker (you "draw" the highlighting on). If the doc is simply a converted file or from the internet, the highlight feature
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Import filter for ICTRP (clinical trials database)
Please could you provide an import filter for .xml files of references which can be exported from the ICTRP database:
http://www.who.int/ictrp/en/
It's free to use so it should be possible for you to obtain an .xml file with the tagged references on which to base an import filter. Clinical trials databases are searched a lot in health.38 votesImport filter requests are handled by the RefWorks support team. Please use the following link to open a support case: https://supportcase.exlibrisgroup.com/?product=Refworks
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Allow page display customization
I find that the "bubbly" nature of the new version makes it easy to start using, but now that I want to use it as a research tool, I would like to minimize the size of all the text, buttons, and icons so that more information can be displayed at one time. I would prefer the option to sort references and move through the platform efficiently. Make all my folders display in the same box (not separated by shared or not). In general, if it looked more like a computer files system rather than a phone app, it would allow…
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Fix your annoying Save to RefWorks
Can I please know why this useless 'lloking for translators' nonsense stays up for an eternity.
Literally hopeless1 votePlease contact the support team as indicated in the comment.
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Complemento de word
En ocasiones cuando se trabaja con el complemento de word no funciona se deshabilita , como se puede mejorar esto que es muy desgastante.
1 voteIdea Exchange is intended for feature requests. For performance issues please open a support case or initiate a chat at the following link: https://supportcase.exlibrisgroup.com/s/refworks
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designing my space
It woulb be great if I could design what colour the background have, I like orange and purple better than blue.
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Make 'Save to Refworks' tab more compatible with ProQuest articles
Articles retrieved from ProQuest are interpreted as Web Pages instead of Journal Article and information has to be manually entered.
12 votesDirect Export integration from ProQuest as well as import as RIS file allows for complete import into RefWorks without using Save to RefWorks.
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Idea Exchange is intended for feature requests. For performance issues please open a support case or initiate a chat at the following link: https://supportcase.exlibrisgroup.com/s/refworks
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Make your buttons work
It would be really nice if your importing function actually worked instead of have buttons that do nothing. I have tried to import from a .ris file in every possible why and there is no result. Also, your "Email Us" button doesn't do anything. Also, you create folder button didn't work until the third time, at which point it created 3 folders. This is a software used by universities around the globe and you have these types of issues. Please do better.
11 votesPlease use Idea Exchange to discuss new feature requests. To report specific bugs please open a support case at https://supportcase.exlibrisgroup.com/?product=Refworks
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Have the update notifications give details on compatibility
I keep getting popups asking me to update on both computers but haven't done so because the last update was actually not compatible with my system. It takes quite a bit of searching to find this info and I can't find whether the new version has fixed the problem.
1 voteIdea Exchange is intended for feature requests. For performance issues please open a support case or initiate a chat at the following link: https://supportcase.exlibrisgroup.com/s/refworks
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