Filters & connection files
Import filters
Saving and importing records is one method of transferring records from databases into EndNote. With the Import Filter method, database records are saved as text files and then imported into EndNote via an appropriate Import Filter. Check EndNote.com for the latest Import Filters.
An Endnote Import Filter tells EndNote how to interpret information in records downloaded or saved from a citation database. Databases usually provide a function to save records as a text file. Filters act as translators so the information can be imported into an EndNote libary. Each database has its own way to organize data, so there needs to be a different filter for each database.
Many filters are provided as part of the EndNote software installation and are stored in the Filters folder of the EndNote program.
New filters created by EndNote developers can be downloaded from the EndNote website. Some additional filters are available from the table below . Filters are not available for all databases.
Note that references imported from databases might need editing.
See the University of Melbourne's Downloading References from Library Databases guide for database specific steps.
Instructions for downloading filters
- Quit EndNote before installing new items.
- Browse table below, or the lists on the EndNote website, for the file you require.
- Right-click on the link below to save the file to disk. (Mac users, Control-Click)
- Follow any prompts to save file.
- Save the file in the Filters folder inside your Endnote Program folder.
Filters additional to those supplied with EndNote
| Database | Platform | Filter file | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
ArtStor |
ArtStor |
See How do I export citations for ARTstor images? Section 4b for instructions in the use of this filter. |
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China Core Newspaper Database |
CNKI_ccnd |
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China Doctoral/Master's Dissertation full text database |
CNKI_cdmd |
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China Infobank [Business News] database |
China Infobank |
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Chinese Academic Journal Web |
CNKI_cjfd |
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ICONDA |
OVID |
With thanks to the University of Newcastle library |
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Ingenta |
Ingenta |
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JSTOR |
JSTOR |
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Quan guo bao kan suo jin shu ju ku |
Quan guo bao kan suo jin shu ju ku |
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Sociological Abstracts |
Cambridge Scientific Abstracts |
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Social Services Abstracts |
Cambridge Scientific Abstracts |
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U Melbourne CJK (Innopac) |
Innopac |
Use this filter to import Chinese and Japanese records from the University of Melbourne library catalogue. Updated version: 12/02/2009 |
Connection files
The Online Search command in EndNote lets you connect directly to freely available search engines, search them from within EndNote, and bring references straight into your library. To do this you must have an active internet connection.
The Online Search feature uses small Connection files for instructions on how to connect and deal with the data encountered. Many are provided as part of the EndNote software installation and are stored in the Connections folder of your EndNote program.
Connection files can be downloaded from the EndNote website. Some additional connect files are available from the table below, including a file for the University of Melbourne library catalogue.
References downloaded from databases might require editing.
To browse and activate connection files from within your EndNote library:
- Click on the Tools menu
- Select Online Search
- Browse and select the required connection file to open a database.
How to download connection files
- Quit EndNote before you download a connection file
- Browse table below, or this list on the EndNote website, for file of choice
- Click on download link (Note: PC users RIGHT CLICK, MAC users OPTION CLICK)
- Follow prompts to save file to disk
- Save the file to the Connections Folder of your EndNote Program - on a PC, this is usually at C:\Program Files\EndNote\Connections\ OR (Windows 64 bit) C:\Program Files(x86)\EndNote\Connections\ on a Mac, this is usually HD/Applications/EndNote/Connections
Connection files additional to those supplied by EndNote
| Resource | Connection file | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| University of Melbourne Library catalogue | Download | EndNote provides a University of Melbourne Library Catalogue connection file. In some instances, this file connects to the CARM Centre catalogue instead of the University of Melbourne Library catalogue. If results from searches of the connection file regularly do not locate known library items, then this connection file can be used to replace the faulty U Melbourne.enz file in the EndNote Connnections folder. |
Libraries Australia |
Connection file supplied in EndNote | Username and password required. Login with University of Melbourne username and password to retrieve the Libraries Australia Username and Password |