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attaching_files [2019/10/30 15:38] – [File Copies and Links] dstillman | attaching_files [2020/02/29 16:31] – [Stored Files and Linked Files] dstillman | ||
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Stored files, which are the default, are stored within the [[zotero_data|Zotero data directory]], | Stored files, which are the default, are stored within the [[zotero_data|Zotero data directory]], | ||
- | With linked files, Zotero only stores a link to the location of the original file on your computer. Linked files are not synced, nor are they deleted if the attachment item is deleted in Zotero. | + | With linked files, Zotero only stores a link to the location of the original file on your computer. Linked files are not synced, nor are they deleted if the attachment item is deleted in Zotero. They also can't be used within a group library, as there' |
- | If you have linked files and you are using Zotero | + | If you sync linked files using an external tool (Dropbox, etc.) for use on multiple computers, it is a good idea to set the [[preferences/ |
If you wish to convert linked files to stored files in order to allow Zotero to manage them, you can do so from the File → Manage Attachments menu. | If you wish to convert linked files to stored files in order to allow Zotero to manage them, you can do so from the File → Manage Attachments menu. |