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attaching_files [2019/11/23 00:20] – [Stored Files and Linked Files] dstillman | attaching_files [2020/03/19 09:42] – [Stored Files and Linked Files] convert linked files to stored files moved to "Tools" menu fflamerie | ||
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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. |
- | 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 Tools → Manage Attachments menu. |
===== Adding Files ===== | ===== Adding Files ===== | ||