RefWorks: Exporting from RefWorks

Exporting all references* in a single step is quicker if you don't need to replicate your RefWorks folder hierarchy. Attached PDFs will not be exported.

1. Log into RefWorks
2. Choose All References at the top of the left navigation pane
3. Choose the Share icon at the top of the screen and then Export references from the dropdown menu
4. Choose the following options and select the Export button:
   • From: All references in 'All References'
   • Format: RIS or BibTeX
   • ID output: Choose what works best for you
5. Save the export file where you can find it on your computer.
6. The file can be imported into another reference manager or opened with Word or a text editor (Notepad, WordPad). 

* If you have duplicate records in RefWorks, delete them before you export (choose the Tools icon, then Find duplicates). 

PDFs attached to your RefWorks records can be saved by downloading each PDF individually to your computer or linking your RefWorks account to Dropbox.

Linking to Dropbox:

1. Log into Refworks
2. Click on your name (top right)
3. Choose Settings
4. Scroll down the Settings page to Dropbox
5. Log in or sign up for a Dropbox account
6. Once linked, your PDF files should appear in the designated Dropbox folder
7. As a precaution, move or copy the PDF files to another folder (either in Dropbox, your computer, or any other file storage space).