Page 1 of 1

Searching for references without attachments

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 10:08 am
by brandigt
I tried to search whether anyone has asked this before, but the search feature didn't like my terms.

I have a about 10% of my library that does not have an attachment. I would like to search for the pdf's for those references. I was thinking I would create a smart group for the references that don't have attachments, but I cannot seem to figure out how to do that. Is this something that is possible? And if so, can someone tell me what I am missing. thank you!!!

Re: Searching for references without attachments

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 10:30 am
by Jon
It's a canned smart SQL search. Just create a new smart (SQL) search and choose the option "No Attachments".

Jon
Sonny Software

Re: Searching for references without attachments

Posted: Sat May 22, 2021 8:20 am
by smarcopolo
Would it be possible to add a selectable and sortable column for the list of references by ticking "Attachments" in the List page of Bookends Preferences? This would also make it easy to scan a list of reference authors or titles compared to the attachment file names, rather than having to look at them one by one.

Re: Searching for references without attachments

Posted: Sat May 22, 2021 8:33 am
by Jon
I've been meaning to add the ability to view attachment names in the list view. If there was more than one attachment it would only be for the first, of course.

Jon
Sonny Software