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===== Child versus Standalone Attachment Files ===== | ===== Child versus Standalone Attachment Files ===== | ||
- | Files can be added either as // | + | Files can be added either as // |
- | If you have standalone files in your library, | + | If you save a PDF directly to your library, Zotero |
+ | ===== Stored Files and Linked Files ===== | ||
- | ===== File Copies and Links ===== | + | Files can be added to your Zotero library as either stored files or linked files. |
- | Files can be added to your Zotero library as either copies or links. With copies, a copy of the original file is stored in the [[zotero_data|Zotero data directory]]. File copies are synced if [[sync|file syncing]] has been set up. In contrast, when a file is linked, Zotero only stores a link to the location of the original file. Linked files are not synced. | + | ==== Stored |
- | If you have linked | + | Stored |
+ | When using Zotero file syncing, you can choose to download stored files only as needed, avoiding the need to download all files to every device. An upcoming version of Zotero will allow you to choose how long to keep synced files on a given computer in order to limit disk space usage, temporarily redownloading files when you need them. | ||
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+ | To use stored files outside of Zotero, you can use Zotero' | ||
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+ | We strongly recommend using stored files for the most seamless experience. | ||
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+ | ==== Linked Files ==== | ||
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+ | 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' | ||
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+ | You can add a linked file by selecting an existing item and choosing " | ||
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+ | 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/ | ||
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+ | Given the advanced nature of linked-file workflows, and the differences on individual systems, we're not able to help troubleshoot problems with specific setups. | ||
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+ | 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 ===== | ||
==== Adding Files via the Browser ==== | ==== Adding Files via the Browser ==== | ||
- | Zotero can automatically save associated web page snapshots and PDFs when you use the [[getting_stuff_into_your_library# | + | Zotero can automatically save associated web page snapshots and PDFs when you use the [[adding_items_to_zotero# |
==== Adding Files via the Zotero window ==== | ==== Adding Files via the Zotero window ==== | ||
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== Adding linked files == | == Adding linked files == | ||
- | * By default, files dragged into Zotero are added as **copies** of the original files. To instead add **links** to the original files, hold down '' | + | * By default, files dragged into Zotero are added as **copies** of the original files. To instead add **links** to the original files, hold down '' |
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===== Web Snapshots ===== | ===== Web Snapshots ===== | ||
- | {{https:// | + | {{https:// |
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- | Zotero can archive a webpage by creating a Snapshot—an offline file reflecting the state of the page at the time the snapshot was taken. If the Zotero Connector does not recognize data on a page, you can save the page as a Web Page item with an attached Snapshot by clicking the Zotero save button in the browser toolbar. You can also take a Snapshot of any page by right-clicking (click-and-hold in Safari) on the Zotero save button and choosing Save to Zotero (Web Page with Snapshot). | + | |
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- | By default, Zotero will take Snapshots when importing items from web pages. You can disable this setting in the [[preferences/ | + | |
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- | Note that Zotero' | + | |
+ | Zotero can archive a webpage by creating a snapshot — an offline file reflecting the state of the page at the time the snapshot was taken. If the Zotero Connector does not recognize data on a page, you can save the page as a Web Page item with an attached snapshot by clicking the Zotero save button in the browser toolbar. You can also take a snapshot of any page by right-clicking (click-and-hold in Safari) on the Zotero save button and choosing "Save to Zotero (Web Page with Snapshot)" | ||
+ | By default, Zotero will save snapshots when importing items from webpages. You can disable this setting in the [[preferences/ |