EndNote Import Filters are used in the process of importing database search results into EndNote. A filter is a mechanism used by EndNote to interpret each piece of text within the field of a database record and place it in the correct EndNote library field.
Some databases support direct importing of records into your EndNote library; others require you to first save records from the database search to a file and then import them to your EndNote library. To import from the file, you need to use the appropriate filter.
EndNote filter files
Other database filters are available from the University of Queensland Library's EndNote Filters web page, and there is an extensive collection of filters on the ISI web site.
Downloading and using filters
- How do I download a filter?
- Where do I store filters on my computer?
- How do I use import filters?
- Where can I find more information on filters?
- How do I edit the Innopac import filter in EndNote to include the call numbers of items imported from the Library Catalogue?
How do I download a filter?
- Click on the required filter
- Select Open in the "File Download" box.
- Select Extract All Files and follow the steps in the Extraction wizard.
- When asked to Select a destination to extract files to, browse to C:\Program Files\EndNoteX\Filters
Where do I store filters on my computer?
Filter files should be stored in the Filters folder located in the EndNote file on your machine. Alternatively you could save them to a disk if you wish to use them on a computer which does not have the filter required.
How do I use import filters?
- Do a search in a database of choice. Save the results to a file.
- Open EndNote and the EndNote Library in which you wish to place the results to be imported.
- Click on File and Import.
- Select the file of search results you wish to import from the link next to Import Data File.
- From Import Option choose the correct filter. You will need to open the drop-down menu and probably click on Other Filters. From the list presented choose the appropriate filter.
- Click on Import and your records will be transferred into the Library you have opened.
Where can I find more information on filters?
Chapter 16, page 451, of the EndNote Manual deals extensively with use of filters.
Alternatively please refer to the EndNote support site for Import Filters.
How do I edit the Innopac import filter in EndNote to include the call numbers of items imported from the Library Catalogue?
- Open EndNote.
- Click on File, Import Filters, Open Filter Manager
- Find & select the Innopac filter; click the Edit button
- Select Templates
- In the Tag column type %1
- Tab to the Field(s) column and click on Insert Field
- Select Call Number
- Save the changes under File