Sonny Software

Hello,

I have two libraries that are vastly different in themes.

Is it possible to have each library have a different folder on icloud folder?

You mean a different folder for attachments? Yes. Use File -> Set Default Attachment Subfolder and select or create the folder you want that library to store attachments in.

Jon
Sonny Software

I make extensive use of the ability to keep multiple libraries, each with their own attachments folder, across over a half dozen different sub-topics within my research interests. I appreciate this feature greatly as an underrated option that puts Bookends in a class all its own compared to any other reference management app.

This all said, using different subfolders for attachments should come with a few clear suggestions if not warnings.

* Bookends distinguishes (PDF) files solely by the file name, not by the path. To Bookends, the file located in Attachments/LibraryA/ReferenceX.PDF is exactly the same as a duplicate copy located in Attachments/LibraryB/ReferenceX.PDF. Hence, Bookends will report a conflict and/or rename one or the other to function properly. I use a convention that renames the attachment with a prefix to its sub-folder, e.g. Attachments/LibraryA/LibraryA_ReferenceX.PDF and Attachments/LibraryB/LibraryB_ReferenceX.PDF. Review the users manual on how to set up filters to use when renaming files. Periodically performing a context-click+Rename Attachments option, especially with newly imported references, can be used to clear conflicts as needed.

* Bookends may not automatically move existing attachments into a sub-folder if you create one. After you create a new subfolder (or change one), select All Attachments, select the menu References->Global Changes->Move Attachments option and choose to move the attachments into the newly created subfolder.

All my subfolders are local. I cannot speak to the caveats when using iCloud subfolders. However, I can say that I am also able to work effectively with Bookends on my iPad using WiFi sync (not iCloud sync). I have a comparable set of half dozen or more libraries, each with their own individual sub-folder on my iPad.

Hope this provides insights for your needs.