sorting bibliography

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sorting bibliography

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is there a way to sort the bibliography by user1 instead of author/date when using journal article choice and API 7th Edition.

I'd like to modify the format to have

[user1] reference
[user1] reference 2 etc.


sorted by the user 1 values. I can edit the field to have [u1] at the beginning so that works.

Not sure how to get it to sort, since alphabetize references only gives limited options.

is there a way to do this?

thanks, Frederick
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Re: sorting bibliography

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Not in Bookends. But once it's in Word you should be able to select the bibliography and apply a sort there.

If it won't sort lines that contain hidden fields, you can remove the fields (with a right click IIRC) and you'll have normal text. Note that if you rescan or unscan the bib won't be replaced, but it would be easy enough to delete it yourself.

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Re: sorting bibliography

Post by Jon »

This is another solution.

1. Scan the document, do NOT have Bookends create the bibliography.

2. The references in the paper are now Hits.

3. Hits -> Sort Hits List -> User1

4. In your format, UNCHECK alphabetize.

5. Biblio -> Bibliography -> Make Bib

It should be sorted by User1. Copy/Paste into Word.

Again, it's just text now, so you'll have to remove it yourself if you rescan or unscan.

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Re: sorting bibliography

Post by bookuser »

much thanks. I'll explore these options!

I very much like the power of bookends, it is extremely helpful.

regards, Frederick
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