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Importing records from OvidSP and SilverPlatter databases

GeoRef and Geobase have changed from SilverPlatter to a new OvidSP platform.

OvidSP platform

  • Download the GeoRefOvidSP or GeobaseOvidSP filter from EndNote: importing records to your EndNote Filters directory.
  • At your search results, choose the results and fields and Direct Export.
  • Click Save.
  • EndNote opens. Choose the destination EndNote library.
  • Choose the GeoRefOvidSP or GeobaseOvidSP filter. References import automatically.
  • Check the imported data. Authors and book publication details are likely to need editing within EndNote.
Previous SilverPlatter platform

  • First save your results in the SilverPlatter database.
  • Search SilverPlatter databases one at a time.
  • At your search results, click the Save icon.
  • Select:
    Save to disk (not Export to Procite, EndNote... - see below)
    the range of references
    Save these fields: Complete Record
    Also save: Search history; Record number and database name; Field names with Short labels.
    Click OK and Save to a .txt file.

  • In EndNote import the saved results< using the filter for the SilverPlatter database (e.g. Georef). If you do not already have the filter, it can be downloaded from EndNote: importing records to your EndNote filters directory.