Software Reference Type

[rhogue]

Hi,

I'm using APA format and I need to reference software. There is no software type in the dropdown, so I figured I'd try using one of the unused - but I can't figure out how to add a new reference type.

Thoughts?

Is there a way to add Software in APA with what is already there?

thanks
Rebecca

[Jon]

Sure. In preferences create a new Type from one of the Unused Types (e.g. Software). Then in the format, Add Type... and select Software. Now define how you want it to be output.

Jon
Sonny Software

[rhogue]

Sorry, I can't figure this out from your comment:
"In preferences create a new Type from one of the Unused Types (e.g. Software). Then in the format, Add Type... and select Software. Now define how you want it to be output."

I can't see a way to "create a new type" from the Preferences > Refs menu.

Per chance can you do a quick screencast on how to do this? Or is it in the manual someplace?

[Jon]

I'm sure it's in the manual, in the section on preferences. But it's trivial -- click twice on Unused Type (in preferences -> Refs) and rename it to Software. Now, in any popup menu that shows Types, you'll see Software where Unused Type used to be.

Jon
Sonny Software

[rhogue]

Got it ... the double click wasn't obvious