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Readcube papers vs papers 312/30/2023 Tinderbox maintains metadata from Bookends. The PDF and the metadata I choose is automatically synced with the Mac app (although I have to rename the pdf when I get to my Mac).Īll PDFs are saved to a single folder in iCloud, making them easy to access and for Devonthink to index.īookends integrates well with Scrivener (and many other writing clients)ĭragging and dropping citations into Tinderbox and Devonthink are both seamless. The iOS and Desktop version are better integrated than Papers.Ī PDF on my phone is drop-dead easy to import into Bookends. The interface, although not as modern as Papers, is cleaner and more organized. It’s been several months now and the more I use Bookends, the more I like it.Things I like about Bookends: After digging deep into the software, I decided to migrate from Papers to Bookends. ![]() Following publication of the blog entry, I received a very nice email from SonnySoft asking me to take a closer look at Bookends. Several people also mentioned the LEGENDARY support of SonnySoft, the company behind Bookends.My initial evaluation of Bookends was far too cursory. Several folks raved about the tight integration between Bookends and Devonthink as well as Bookends and Tinderbox-two other programs I use heavily in my academic life. When I wrote about my interest in migrating away from Papers, several Wippp Readers suggested I check out Bookends. ![]() Because of the time I’ve spent in Papers, I started having angst when I read of certain changes to the software: a subscription model, the loss of Magic Citations, and the loss of integration with Scrivener.I started exploring alternatives to Papers. Over the years, I built many scripts and work-arounds to address the shortcomings of the application. I have dedicated a lot of time and energy squeaking every ounce of productivity from the Papers app. Only the search criteria-this returns ALL information in the database (including abstracts, PDFs, and extracted text as described in this entry). Using Smart Searches, The abstracts are automatically sorted into folders.For most topics I have two Smart Searches:Īs shown below that includes the search criteria AND searching for the tag “Abstracts Inbox” we talked about earlier-this finds only abstracts relevant to the search, Now that the information is in DTP I am able to take full advantage of its search functionality and artificial intelligence.I make extensive use of Smart Searches in DTP. Finally, there is a field for me to add my own comments to the new DTP file.Once the abstracts are imported into DTP, I make sure to index the folder so the new information is included in search. The template also includes a link back to the publication in Bookends. DTP grabs all the highlighted abstracts from Bookends.The imported information includes Author, Title, Year, Abstract, and Keywords. I highlight all the new manuscripts in Bookends.I then move over to DTP and select the Data:New From Template: Education: Reference (from Bookends) menu item. I like reverse chronological order so I can see the last date I imported abstracts. As you can see below, a sub-folders of zz-Inputs is an “Abstracts Inbox.” When I set up this folder in DTP, I made sure the folder WAS NOT excluded from tagging (this is done by option-clicking on the folder and making sure “exclude from tagging is UNCHECKED).When it’s time to transfer abstracts from Bookends, I first click to select the Abstracts Inbox folder in DTP.I then open up Bookends and sort the fields by the “Added” Column. In DTP, I’ve organized these folders into a “zz-Inputs Folder”. Once imported into DTP, these abstracts can be parsed using smart folders (enduring searches) that make your literature library a dynamic resource for writing.I have a single DTP database that has indexed the various folders critical in my writing process (e.g. I’ve made heavy use of a particular built-in Devonthink Template that automates the migration of abstracts from Bookends to DTP (with a link back to Bookends). ![]() Although Tinderbox is great for visually organizing your notes, it can’t compare to the search capabilities of DevonThink Pro.Since switching to Bookends, I’ve found myself spending less time in Tinderbox and even more time in Devonthink. ![]() My old workflow required Keyboard Maestro to extract abstract information to Tinderbox. I wrote about Sense-making of the Academic Literature back when I was using Papers.
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