Exporting references from OVID databases
To export references from any OVID database into EndNote, follow the process described below.
Step 1: Select reference/s to export
First, make sure your EndNote library is open. Search the OVID database, and apply search filters if necessary, to retrieve relevant results.
To select references to export:
- In the database, tick the box next to the title of each reference
- In the right-hand top menu, click Export
Step 2: Export reference file and open in EndNote
The Export Citation(s) List dialog box will open.
- Under Format, select EndNote from the dropdown menu
- Under Fields, select an option to choose how much information you export
- Untick Link to External Resolver
- Click Export
- If you are using Firefox, a .cgi file will open in EndNote and the reference/s will be imported
- If you are using another browser, such as Google Chrome, the .cgi file will download - double-click on it from the downloads bar or saved location to open it in EndNote and import the reference/s
- Note: the first time you open a .cgi file, you may need to select EndNote X8 to open it with, from a list of programs on your computer