jlegewie/zotfile

option to change cite-format

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#175 opened on Apr 1, 2015

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Description

Is there a way to change the cite-format, when using the 'Extract Annotations' feature?

I have found the option to do some adjustments in extensions.zotfile.pdfExtraction.formatAnnotationNote, but the %(cite) variable does not seem to be configurable?

Right now it comes out as "%(author) %(year):%(page)" and I would like it to be "%(author), %(year), p. %(page)" instead (APA-style) (exampled with fictitious variables, but I hope it makes sense).

I.e. "Clegg et al, 2005, p. 150" instead of "Clegg et al 2005:150".

But I seem to have hit a wall, so any pointers or hints, would be greatly appreciated.

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Zotero plugin basicsJava/JavaScript
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70
Research direction
Investigate the Extracting Annotations feature in the ZotFile plugin. Look for the code that constructs the citation string using the %(cite) variable, likely in an annotate.js or similar file. Identify where the format is hardcoded as '%(author) %(year):%(page)' and how to make it configurable via a preference. Review the existing extension options in preferences (e.g., pdfExtraction.formatAnnotationNote) to model the new setting. The issue comments indicate user demand; consider adding a simple preference field with a default that matches the current behavior.