Multi Filter (Special)

A special option for importing files that include references from 

multiple sources.

Various import filters

EndNote includes hundreds of import filters configured to import 

data from a variety of online databases. Most likely, the first time 

you import a file, you will not see the import filter that you need in 

this list. Choose Other Filters from the Import Options list to find 

the filter that matches the source of the data you want to import. 

Import filters that you have recently used or chosen as your 

favorites will be listed in the Import Options list in the Import 

dialog. 

The table on page 81 provides more information about the 

download formats that work with these filters. See  Choose the 

Correct Import Filter  on page 76 for information about how to 

choose the filters to appear in the Import Option list.

Use Connection File

EndNote provides the option of using a connection file as an import 

filter. This is useful if you need to import the Connect.log file 

generated by using EndNote's Connect command to search a 

remote database. The Connect.log file should include all of the 

references from your previous session. See page 67 for information 

about the Connect command.

Summary of Output Formats and 

Corresponding Import Options

A subset of the supported services are listed here with their 

recommended output formats. At the time this guide was printed, these 

were the current format options for each information provider listed in 

the table. If you find that these formats have changed, please check the 

documentation from your information provider or contact us. 

Copyright Issues and Fair Use of Downloaded Data

EndNote gives you the capability to import references downloaded from 

online databases into its libraries. Some producers of online reference 

databases expressly prohibit such use and storage of their data; others 

charge an extra fee for a license to use the data in this way. Before you 

download references from a database, be sure to carefully check the 

copyright and fair use notices for the database. Note that different 

databases may have varying restrictions, even from the same information 

provider (such as DIALOG or Ovid). 

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