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Zotero Add-on Changelog

What's new in Zotero Add-on 5.0.60

Sep 19, 2019
  • Fixed automatic installation of Word plugin on some Windows systems
  • Fixed web link attachments not being saved to groups that don't allow files
  • Fixed moving item via the connector save popup from a library that doesn't allow files to one that does
  • Fixed adding new advanced search row with a field from the “More…” submenu selected (since 5.0.59)
  • Print note highlight colors in reports
  • Don't accept keyboard input between clicking “New Collection…” and showing collection name prompt

New in Zotero Add-on 5.0.57 (Jul 25, 2019)

  • Show better messages for Word permissions errors in maOS Mojave
  • Don't add four spaces when pressing Tab to indent list in note
  • Add zotero://select support for collections
  • Fixed error when adding empty tag via Connector save popup
  • Show “Find Available PDFs” even if notes or attachments are included in selection
  • Fixed 'req is undefined' error after consecutive S3 failures
  • Fixed note being read-only after viewing note in trash
  • Fixed popup when no items are eligible for “Find Available PDFs”
  • Fixed imports with missing attachments not closing the progress window

New in Zotero Add-on 5.0.40 (Jun 17, 2018)

  • Fixed “citation is undefined” error in older word processor versions (since 5.0.39)

New in Zotero Add-on 5.0.39 (Jun 17, 2018)

  • Fixed “citationByIndex[i].sortedItems is undefined” error from word processor plugin
  • Create automatic (not manual) tags when retrieving PDF metadata by ISBN
  • Fixed sync error caused by username change in Zotero 4.0
  • Fixed item URLs not unproxifying when saving from the connector
  • Restored “maximum pages to index” setting in Search preferences
  • Use high-res icons in Related Items tab

New in Zotero Add-on 5.0.35 (Mar 12, 2018)

  • Functionality changed or added:
  • Added workaround for broken WebDAV sync with Box caused by invalid HTTP responses from Box servers (more info)
  • Reduce minimum width of Zotero pane
  • Allow dragging parent items to collection even if child items are selected
  • Miscellaneous bibliographic output and word processor integration fixes: Updated citeproc-js to version 1.1.183
  • Don't allow hiding of Title in items list column picker
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Fixed various errors that could occur after long operations (e.g., indexing a large PDF)
  • Fixed detection of WebDAV settings changes when clicking Verify Server
  • Fixed startup hang due to invalid note entry
  • Fixed import/export hangs due to corrupted database
  • Prompt to reset local group files on loss of file editing privileges
  • Restored missing search spinner

New in Zotero Add-on 5.0.31 (Dec 18, 2017)

  • Fixed cursor resetting when typing in attachment note
  • Fixed auto-focusing of note in separate editing window
  • Avoid unnecessary sync upload attempts in some situations
  • Select text in search bar when using Edit → Find or shortcut key
  • Link URLs and DOIs in HTML bibliographies
  • Fixed context-menu paste into Add Item by Identifier popup
  • Disable “Check Database Integrity” button while running
  • Show file path instead of “(null)” when installing style by launching a CSL file
  • Miscellaneous bibliographic output and word processor integration fixes:
  • Updated citeproc-js to version 1.1.182
  • Reintroduced “Restore to Online Library” functionality:
  • Allows efficiently overwriting an online library with data from a local library
  • Only necessary when restoring from a local database backup or overwriting changes in the online library made on another computer that haven't yet synced to the local computer
  • See Sync Reset Options for more information
  • Don't show note in right-hand pane when editing in separate window:
  • Notes now display in only one location at a time, fixing a bug where the two notes could get out of sync and lose recent content

New in Zotero Add-on 5.0.29 (Dec 12, 2017)

  • Fixed various issues in items list after editing items, including lost cursor position or text when editing a note
  • Fixed styling of LibreOffice footnotes (since 5.0.28)
  • Fixed extra auto-sync after uploading data

New in Zotero Add-on 5.0.27 (Nov 21, 2017)

  • Show warning on Firefox profile access error in additional situations.

New in Zotero Add-on 5.0.26 (Nov 17, 2017)

  • Show warning on Firefox profile access error after installation.
  • Don't ignore whitespace when sorting: This temporarily restores use of non-leading punctuation for sorting.
  • Fixed bug that caused database integrity check to miss some errors.
  • Fixed 'fieldMode' cannot be 1 with 'firstName' property startup error.
  • [Linux] Reduce spacing in collection pane.

New in Zotero Add-on 5.0.25 (Nov 17, 2017)

  • Functionality changed or added:
  • Add one-second delay before marking feed items as read
  • Miscellaneous bibliographic output and word processor integration fixes: Updated citeproc-js to version 1.1.180.
  • Bugs fixed:
  • [Mac] Don't try to open second copy of Zotero when launching via Spotlight/etc. or opening RIS file
  • Fixed extremely slow startup with some databases
  • Fixed date parsing from Atom feeds
  • Fixed feed item read/unread toggle shortcut
  • Fixed “Rename File from Parent Metadata” for linked file if target filename exists
  • Fixed potential error accessing missing old attachments created on a Mac from other OSes

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.28.9 (Dec 12, 2015)

  • Fixed duplicate filename in progress popup when saving PDFs from Open/Save dialog
  • Fixed duplicate items in output when copying citations to clipboard
  • Relaxed COinS condition handling on import
  • Firefox extension signing:
  • Zotero is now signed by Mozilla for installation under Firefox 43 and above
  • Miscellaneous bibliographic output and word processor integration fixes:
  • Updated citeproc-js to version 1.1.60

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.28.7 (Oct 16, 2015)

  • Fixed dragging of notes and attachments onto other items in Firefox 41 on Windows
  • [Zotero Standalone for Mac] Fixed incomplete main window if Zotero was closed in full-screen mode on OS X 10.11
  • Fixed display of colored tag squares in middle pane in Firefox 41 on Windows/Linux
  • When highlighting collections containing an item, scroll the top-most collection into view if one isn't already visible
  • Miscellaneous bibliographic output and word processor integration fixes: Updated citeproc-js to version 1.1.58
  • Fixed saving of sync passwords in Firefox 41
  • Fixed sync login error when WebDAV is enabled

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.28.3 (Sep 1, 2015)

  • Firefox extension signing: Zotero is now signed by Mozilla for installation under Firefox 41 and above
  • Fixed Cmd/Ctrl-Down in Quick Format dialog
  • Updated message for corrupted Firefox logins database with current filenames
  • Focus items list when selecting an item with zotero://select

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.26.3 (Apr 8, 2015)

  • Fixed file sync error with filenames containing slashes
  • Fixed potential file sync error with symlinked files/directories
  • Fixed potential sync error after deleting library containing colored tags
  • PDF tools updates:
  • Automatic upgrading of PDF tools (currently to Xpdf 3.0.4)
  • Support for unmodified Xpdf/Poppler binaries

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.26.2 (Mar 20, 2015)

  • Reopen collapsed item pane on Zotero restart:
  • Interim solution until collapsed splitter is more discoverable (#678)

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.26.1 (Mar 20, 2015)

  • Fixed saving of files in snapshots (since 4.0.26)

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.22 (Sep 2, 2014)

  • Functionality added or changed:
  • Firefox 32 compatibility
  • Don't ignore initial punctuation when sorting: Internal punctuation is still ignored (since 4.0.21.4)
  • Natural sorting of numbers in lists (“1” < “2” < “10”)
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Use Mozilla's colors for tag selector background (and right-hand pane on Windows): This provides better compatibility with Firefox themes.
  • Miscellaneous bibliographic output and word processor integration fixes: Updated citeproc-js to version 1.0.539
  • Fixed error saving corporate authors from some sites

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.19 (Mar 21, 2014)

  • Fixed WebDAV syncing (since 4.0.18)
  • Fixed Date Modified of some attachment items being updated unnecessarily during syncing (since 4.0.18)
  • Added Lithuanian locale
  • Allow Unicode characters in Zotero username in Sync preferences

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.18.1 (Mar 20, 2014)

  • Fixed start-up error on Windows when debug.log pref was enabled
  • Fixed harmless “Not well-formed” message in browser console

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.18 (Mar 19, 2014)

  • FUNCTIONALITY CHANGED OR ADDED:
  • Much faster full-text indexing
  • Open links from within notes
  • Automatic linking of web addresses in notes
  • Transform Text sentence-case conversion now capitalizes after :, ?, ! (details)
  • “Retrieve Metadata from PDF” improvements:
  • Google Scholar CAPTCHA support to prevent blocks
  • Increased accuracy
  • UI improvements
  • BUGS FIXED:
  • Fixed Zotero crash pasting in creator with certain leading whitespace
  • Fixed first item drag of session
  • Fixed “Attachment Content” “does not contain” advanced searches in “all” mode
  • Fixed error recovering from DB corruption if main DB doesn't exist
  • Fixed a rare cause of sync conflicts
  • Fixed parsing of PMCID in Extra field for citations
  • Show sync error rather than stalling sync for an intermittent Amazon error
  • Miscellaneous other fixes
  • DEVELOPER SPECIFIC CHANGES/FIXES:
  • Added “Save” button and “Near Note” position to CSL Preview
  • item.attachmentCharset now returns charset name, not ID
  • The item.attachmentCharset setter can still take either name or ID
  • [Zotero for Firefox] Log debug output to the Browser Console on Windows
  • Slower than real-time output on other platforms, but much faster than the Windows text console

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.17.1 (Dec 18, 2013)

  • Allow collapsed state of left pane to persist between restarts
  • Fixed compatibility with Firefox Aurora/Nightly on Windows
  • Fixed a bug where the Zotero pane would not close when opening Standalone
  • Fixed several other small issues

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.17 (Dec 16, 2013)

  • Functionality changed or added:
  • When renaming attachment files, keep file extension if not provided
  • New -zoterodebug command-line flag to display debug output in console
  • Clarified some button and message text
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Fixed potential database corruption when switching between Zotero for Firefox and Standalone
  • Fixed file sync errors with passwords containing % + two hex digits
  • Refresh Unfiled Items view when items are added
  • Fixed brief freeze adding a non-matching item to a search
  • Adding an item to a view in which it doesn't appear will now cause the library root to be selected
  • Properly revert attachment renames if they fail
  • Newlines weren't showing up in Abstract/Extra fields
  • Fixed immediate closing of title field when adding an item to a collection
  • Miscellaneous bibliographic output and word processor integration fixes
  • Updated citeproc-js to version 1.0.517
  • Made Esc (or clicking X on Windows) cancel Rebuild/Clear Index
  • Restored pane close button in Firefox 28+
  • Signed included DLL files on Windows to avoid false positive malware reports from antivirus software

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.16 (Nov 19, 2013)

  • Fixed a number of potential freezes and crashes related to full-text indexing/syncing
  • Improved indexing of words containing apostrophes
  • Miscellaneous bibliographic output fixes - Updated citeproc-js to version 1.0.508
  • Blacklisted Firefox character set warning in error reports

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.15 (Nov 13, 2013)

  • Fixed row height in items list at larger font sizes
  • Fixed error merging items in unsynced libraries
  • Fixed “columns itemID, tagID are not unique” sync error
  • Fixed changing of import character set preference
  • Don't show incorrect SSL error message for other network errors
  • Show “Check for Update” button when opening Zotero database in incompatible older version

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.14 (Nov 8, 2013)

  • Fixed dragging items from My Library to group library
  • Fixed error merging certain items
  • Don't try to upload full-text content in read-only libraries

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.13 (Nov 6, 2013)

  • Functionality changed or added:
  • Full-text content syncing:
  • Syncing of full-text content to zotero.org and other linked devices
  • Allows full-text searching via the web or on other devices without requiring the original file (e.g., when using on-demand file download)
  • Enabled by default; existing users will be prompted on first sync
  • Note: Enabling full-text syncing breaks local database compatibility with earlier Zotero versions. A backup of the database is placed in the Zotero data directory during the upgrade.
  • Ability to move (instead of copy) files into Zotero:
  • Cmd-drag on OS X, Shift on Windows and Linux
  • Known issue: Due to Mozilla bugs, external file drags do not display proper cursor feedback on all platforms.
  • Journal abbreviation improvements
  • Support for authenticated PAC setups in Standalone. If necessary, Standalone will now prompt for the proxy username and password at startup.
  • Improved detection of PDFs with non-PDF content at beginning of file
  • Localization:
  • Imported latest localizations from Transifex
  • Localized some additional strings
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Fixed hanging during certain file imports
  • Fixed “Invalid sync state '4'” error during sync
  • Fixed functioning of colored tags in group libraries
  • Fixed merging of tags during sync conflict
  • Fixed library-access-denied error after dragging item from read-only group
  • Improved handling of errors when starting Standalone
  • Don't fail during file upload if file is still being downloaded
  • Show patents by issue date in timeline view
  • Fixed PDF tools prompt on preference window open if Search pane was not yet loaded
  • Fixed Quick Copy site editor window in preferences
  • Fixed “Open Documentation” button in WebDAV verification certificate error dialog
  • Improvements to COinS import/export
  • Fixed erroneous “req is not defined” message after WebDAV error
  • Fixed innocuous “itemProgress is not defined” error
  • Various other issues
  • Developer-specific changes/fixes:
  • Renamed Zotero.ID.getKey() to Zotero.Utilites.generateObjectKey()
  • Return multiple items from Zotero.Utilities.itemToServerJSON()
  • Read 200 bytes instead of 128 in Zotero.File.getSample()

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.12 (Aug 13, 2013)

  • Fixed switching into and out of connector mode in Zotero for Firefox (since 4.0.11)

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.10 (Aug 8, 2013)

  • Functionality changed or added:
  • Use Ctrl-Shift for all shortcuts on Windows/Linux instead of Ctrl-Alt
  • Added Firefox-wide shortcut (Ctrl-Shift-S/Cmd-Shift-S) for “Save to Zotero”
  • Improved UI responsiveness:
  • Avoid freezing the UI during file syncs in libraries with many attachments
  • Avoid freezing the UI during autocomplete searches
  • Avoid freezing the UI if linked files are on an inaccessible server and the attachments (blue dot) column is enabled
  • Selective checking for local file modifications during file syncing:
  • On manual syncs and the first auto-sync of a session, check all files
  • During other auto-syncs, check only files previously modified or opened externally via Zotero (including Show File) within the last 3 hours
  • Every 3 hours, do a full check of all files, even during an auto-sync
  • This change should reduce disk usage (and potentially increase battery life on notebooks) for users using auto-sync with libraries with many synced attachments.
  • Allow creation of linked files via drag-and-drop:
  • Ctrl-Shift-drag on Windows/Linux, Cmd-Option-drag on OS X
  • Known issue: Mouse cursor feedback works reliably only on Linux
  • Focus Title field when creating new item via toolbar menu or shortcut key
  • If a creator exists on an item but is a different creator type than the one being entered, show creator in autocomplete list
  • [Standalone, Linux/OS X] Warn if Zotero is run as root, and correct an issue that would later prevent starting as a standard user
  • [Standalone] Alter auto-update message if program directory isn't writeable
  • Avoid implying that Zotero should be run as super-user to correct problem, and advise fixing permissions on the Zotero program directory instead
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Shortcut keys were broken on Windows and Linux (since 4.0.9)
  • [Standalone] Don't show Firefox-specific shortcut keys in preferences
  • Fixed error exporting linked HTML files
  • Fixed resetting of notes in external note window if user was typing during file syncing
  • Updated auto-update pref text to include styles
  • Updated RIS/Refer pref text to include BibTeX
  • Developer-specific changes/fixes:
  • Added Zotero.Item.libraryKey, to return libraryID and key (“0/ABCD2345”)

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.9 (Jul 23, 2013)

  • Functionality changed or added:
  • Added publication title to “Title, Creator, Year” search
  • Default to last-used item type when creating item via keyboard
  • Removed conflict with Cmd-Shift-A and third-party shortcuts
  • Ignore files in translators directory not ending in .js
  • Allow additional schemes when adding links by URI
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Fixed note blanking/overwriting from notes with embedded images
  • Zotero File Storage quota warning wasn't appearing
  • Don't update Date Modified when syncing related items
  • Fixed sync error if there were no valid files in an attachment directory
  • Don't display snapshot or link-from-page context menu options in Standalone
  • Fixed functionality and styling of note pop-ups
  • Call Preferences “Preferences” in menu on all platforms
  • Fixed various incorrect click behaviors in Duplicate Items view
  • Add Item by Identifier textbox was truncated on second open
  • Refresh Quick Copy list when resetting styles or translators
  • Installed style list did not update properly when adding a style if the preferences window was open but the Styles pane had not yet been selected
  • Avoid unnecessary scrollbar in sync error panel
  • Miscellaneous bibliographic output and word processor integration fixes:
  • Quick Format dialog: Fixed drag and drop; protect against pasting HTML-formatted text
  • Fixed error message when inserting a field in an unsupported location
  • Don't change capitalization of unabbeviated words in journal titles
  • Better handle empty (e.g., incompletely deleted) bibliographies
  • Fixed handling of multiple missing/corrupt citations when “No” is clicked
  • Updated citeproc-js to 1.0.471
  • Developer-specific changes/fixes:
  • Prefer higher-priority translators even if they don't target the top frame
  • Look for x-www-form-urlencoded instead of x-www-urlencoded in connector endpoint
  • [Zotero for Firefox] The folders within the 'chrome' directory are no longer packed into a zotero.jar file, since the extension itself is now run from an unpacked XPI

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.8 (May 2, 2013)

  • Fixed database upgrade error if a 4.0.7 database was run in 4.0-4.0.6 and then opened in 4.0.7

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.7 (May 2, 2013)

  • Functionality changed or added:
  • Improved import performance
  • Added a WebDAV verification step to ensure 404 on missing files
  • Added default values for some translator hidden prefs
  • Bugs fixed:
  • [Standalone] Fixed compatibility with authenticated proxies
  • Fixed removal of groups during sync. Recently removed groups should disappear within a few days
  • UI didn't update when adding/removing colored tags in search modes
  • Fixed “Display character encoding on export” checkbox in prefs
  • Fixed file sync error with overly solicitous WebDAV servers (since 4.0.6)
  • Daily translator/style check didn't trigger immediately after startup
  • Fixed potential file sync errors in libraries without file editing access
  • Miscellaneous bibliographic output and word processor integration fixes. Updated citeproc-js to 1.0.460
  • Fixed “Delete reconciliation unimplemented for searches” sync error
  • Fixed error in console when no results from regexp search

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.6 (Apr 22, 2013)

  • Functionality changed or added:
  • Autocomplete for tags, fields, and creators is now limited to the current library
  • BibTeX files downloaded from websites are now imported automatically (if served as text/x-bibtex or application/x-bibtex)
  • Increased maximum note length in middle pane to 120 characters
  • Shift-Enter in creator field now uses existing creator type for new creator, like ”+” button
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Fixed syncing of relative paths. Clear and reassign a base directory to trigger syncing of existing relative paths
  • Fixed file downloads on WebDAV servers that don't return a Last-Modified header (box.com, cloudme.com)
  • Changed WebDAV 'lastsync' files to 'lastsync.txt' for better server compatibility
  • Errors on some file sync requests could hang sync progress
  • Fixed UI update when adding/removing colored tags in search modes
  • Fixed attaching of files with very long filenames
  • Fixed saving of PDFs open in pdf.js
  • Favor top frame when saving from sites using frames
  • Fixed “attachments is undefined” save error
  • Download progress window never disappeared if the snapshot pref was disabled in Zotero Standalone
  • Improved parsing of attachment paths/filenames in RIS files
  • Allow ”%” character in attachment filenames
  • Fixed cut-off document preferences window on first use
  • Updated citeproc-js to 1.0.451
  • Fixed some styles (e.g., AGM SIG-CHI Proceedings) in RTF Scan
  • Developer-specific changes/fixes:
  • Add about:memory button to Standalone

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.5 (Apr 16, 2013)

  • Functionality changed or added:
  • Added icons to context menus on Windows and Linux
  • Added automatic handling of renamed CSL files
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Some file sync errors weren't being caught and displayed
  • Fixed “Source item for keyed source doesn't exist” sync error
  • Better handle some file sync file access errors
  • Don't deselect tags in tag selector unnecessarily
  • Colored tags weren't shown in collections with no other tags
  • Fixed syncing error when switching between Zotero File Storage and WebDAV
  • Display note title even if first line is just an opening HTML tag
  • Fixed appearing in some notes instead of
  • Fixed incorrect creator add/delete button behavior when removing an unsaved creator row
  • Fixed Attachment Content regexp search
  • Updated citeproc-js to 1.0.450
  • Developer-specific changes/fixes:
  • Allow attachments to be saved using relative URLs

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.4 (Apr 8, 2013)

  • Fixed lookup of

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.3 (Apr 5, 2013)

  • Fixed repeated auto-syncing
  • Fixed automatic title abbreviation for new installs
  • Fixed formatting for bibliographies created via drag-and-drop or Quick Copy
  • Fixed saving of relative attachment paths with extended characters
  • Fixed various potential file sync errors
  • Fixed installation from disk of CSL files with byte order marks
  • Recognize container-title-short as journal abbreviation
  • Updated to citeproc-js 1.0.446
  • Fixed reference test pane
  • Avoid some warnings in Error Console

New in Zotero Add-on 4.0.3 (Apr 5, 2013)

  • Fixed repeated auto-syncing
  • Fixed automatic title abbreviation for new installs
  • Fixed formatting for bibliographies created via drag-and-drop or Quick Copy
  • Fixed saving of relative attachment paths with extended characters
  • Fixed various potential file sync errors
  • Fixed installation from disk of CSL files with byte order marks
  • Recognize container-title-short as journal abbreviation
  • Updated to citeproc-js 1.0.446
  • Fixed reference test pane
  • Avoid some warnings in Error Console

New in Zotero Add-on 3.0.14 (Feb 19, 2013)

  • Fixed freezing of items list in some situations
  • Fixed spurious WebDAV verification failure in preferences window on Windows/Linux
  • Word processor integration fixes: Avoid some unnecessary citation updates

New in Zotero Add-on 3.0.13 (Feb 8, 2013)

  • Fixed “this._previousData.related is undefined” sync error (since 3.0.12)
  • Fixed copying of title between book and bookTitle (since 3.0.12)
  • Fixed child item duplication (UI-only) when dragging between parents (since 3.0.12)
  • Allow WebDAV “Verify Server” to pass if uploaded file doesn't exist - Necessary for compatibility with various cloud storage services
  • Updated localizations

New in Zotero Add-on 3.0.12 (Feb 7, 2013)

  • Functionality changed or added:
  • Improved PDF metadata retrieval
  • Items list performance improvements
  • Don't count items as duplicates if DOI/ISBN don't match or year is off by > 1
  • Removed “Try to override conflicting shortcuts” pref: Most Zotero shortcuts are active only in the Zotero pane, so overriding other Firefox shortcuts isn't necessary.
  • [Zotero for Firefox] New pref: “Open PDFs and other files within Firefox when possible”:
  • By default, with this option enabled, Zotero will open files using any browser plugins available in Firefox (e.g., PDF plugins). If this option is disabled, files such as PDFs will be opened via the operating system, even if a browser plugin is available.
  • Useful for annotating files using an external program (e.g., OS X Preview, Acrobat Reader)
  • Previously available only as a hidden pref (launchNonNativeFiles)
  • Localization:
  • Imported latest localizations from Transifex
  • Made some additional strings localizable
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Fixed a memory leak when importing a large number of text or HTML files that could cause Zotero or Firefox to crash
  • Fixed broken Note/Citation option in “Create Bibiography”
  • Context-menu item delete from library root didn't show a prompt
  • Fixed broken DOI scanning for PDF metadata retrieval
  • Notes containing invalid characters were displaying HTML markup in reports
  • Don't update item when leaving an empty field
  • Dragging an attachment to an item cleared search results
  • Better detection of Office file types when saving and opening attachments
  • Fixed problems saving snapshots with AdBlock Plus installed
  • Fixed various translator-related issues
  • Fixed “results.sort is not a function” when auto-completing tags
  • [Standalone] Removed two preferences in General → Miscellaneous that don't apply to Standalone
  • Miscellaneous other fixes
  • Miscellaneous bibliographic output and word processor integration fixes:
  • Display the correct title and year for item types that use different field names
  • Updated citeproc-js to 1.0.425
  • Developer-specific changes/fixes:
  • Allow translators to define translator-specific hidden preferences
  • Allow translators to pre-select items in the “Select Items…” dialog
  • Added Zotero.Utilities.cleanISSN()
  • Fixed and changed extraData for item change notific

New in Zotero Add-on 3.0.11 (Nov 23, 2012)

  • Fixed a number of issues saving from translators
  • Shorten long filenames when saving snapshots
  • HTML markup was displaying in reports for some notes (since 3.0.9)
  • Double-click on attachments/notes didn't work when viewOnDoubleClick was false (since 3.0.9)
  • Don't lowercase snapshot filenames (since 3.0.9)

New in Zotero Add-on 3.0.10 (Nov 19, 2012)

  • Fixed erroneous local Date Modified updates for some items during syncing
  • Fixed infinite sync icon spinning on some sync errors (since 3.0.9)
  • Update to citeproc-js 1.0.409

New in Zotero Add-on 3.0.9 (Nov 17, 2012)

  • Functionality changed or added:
  • Firefox 17 compatibility
  • Allow generating citation lists via right-click → Generate Bibliography from Selected Item(s)
  • Added option to skip tags when copying items between libraries
  • Pressing Return/Enter on an item in the middle pane is now equivalent to double-clicking
  • Clarified wording of missing item message in word processor plugins
  • Don't save tags that are too long to sync
  • Save attached links even when snapshot and associated file preferences are disabled
  • Enabled Google Scholar lookup engine by default on new installs
  • Added autocomplete for additional fields ('Book' ⇒ 'Series', 'Computer Program' ⇒ 'Language')
  • Allow relative file attachment import
  • Added “Use Journal Abbreviation” export option for BibTeX
  • Added ability to search for items by item key from the quick search bar
  • Use ASCII for translator filenames
  • Localization:
  • Imported latest localizations from Transifex
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Allow Tab and Shift-Tab into and out of notes
  • Notes deleted via ”-” button were deleted immediately instead of going to trash
  • Fixed “Paste” menu item in Add Item by Identifier context menu
  • Miscellaneous bibliographic output and word processor integration fixes
  • Updated citeproc-js to 1.0.407
  • Fixed various issues saving snapshots
  • Fixed slowdown from sync attempts when browser was offline
  • Some notes erroneously displayed as HTML markup in reports
  • Fixed an issue with Innovative (“0-”) proxies
  • Keep “New Collection” button enabled in Trash if library is editable
  • Fixed saving from connector via Standalone when site relied on browser user agent string
  • Miscellaneous fixes

New in Zotero Add-on 3.0.8 (Jul 5, 2012)

  • Functionality changed or added:
  • Updated item icons
  • Don't create missing attachments if files are missing on import
  • Don't change selection to My Library when focusing libraries pane via shortcut key
  • Improved DOI detection for “Retrieve Metadata for PDF”
  • Localization:
  • Imported latest localizations from Transifex
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Fixed potential crash during automatic syncing
  • Rename and delete tags in the current library only
  • Miscellaneous bibliographic output and word processor integration fixes
  • Fixed library sorting in QuickFormat dialog
  • Updated citeproc-js to 1.0.353
  • Items pane
  • Don't clear search bar when deleting items
  • Don't reset selection to top of items list when deleting a child item
  • Fixed preservation of open/close states after deletions
  • Fixed sorting of autocomplete tags drop-down
  • Make menu bar appear in Zotero Standalone reports on Windows
  • Don't fail when an import contains an empty note
  • RDF import/export improvements

New in Zotero Add-on 3.0.7 (May 4, 2012)

  • Bibliographic output and word processor integration fixes:
  • “this.base.givens[this.gnameset] is undefined”
  • Don't fail if user cancels document preferences window that appears because a style doesn't exist
  • Fixed some issues with corrupted field codes
  • Updated citeproc-js to 1.0.329
  • Fixed preferences window in Thai locale
  • Show data directory properly on Linux
  • Show “Search subcollections” instead of “Search subfolders” in Advanced Search
  • Made various hard-coded strings localizable

New in Zotero Add-on 3.0.6 (May 1, 2012)

  • Fixed character codes appearing in subsequent-author bibliography references
  • Updated citeproc-js to 1.0.328

New in Zotero Add-on 3.0.3 (Feb 18, 2012)

  • Localization:
  • Imported latest localizations from Transifex
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Fixed RTF Scan
  • Word processor integration
  • Fixed various potential errors
  • Miscellaneous bibliographic output and word processor integration fixes
  • Updated citeproc-js to 1.0.285
  • Keep the Zotero toolbar visible in popup windows that hide toolbars
  • Fixed importing of non-Unicode files
  • Fixed issues saving attachments in certain translators
  • Fixed compatibility with pdf.js
  • Fixed “Please restart undefined” in WebDAV error message

New in Zotero Add-on 3.0.2 (Feb 14, 2012)

  • Functionality changed or added:
  • Word processor integration
  • Defer missing-item warning until after QuickFormat dialog closes
  • Warn before letting the user change a citation that has been edited
  • [Standalone] Allow add-ons to be updated via addons.mozilla.org
  • Localization:
  • Imported latest localizations from Transifex
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Fixed “libraryID, name, type are not unique” tag sync error
  • Fixed large minimum height of Zotero pane
  • Word processor integration
  • Fixed a number of issues that could lead to errors or broken documents
  • Be more lenient about hyphens and em dashes
  • Fixed several issues with integration dialogs on Linux
  • Miscellaneous bibliographic output and word processor integration fixes
  • Updated citeproc-js to 1.0.280
  • [Standalone] Don't show “Attach Snapshot of Current Page”/“Attach Link to Current Page” buttons
  • [Standalone] Improved saving of attachments from connectors
  • Fixed alignment of save icon guidance panel
  • Fixed minor memory leak when saving snapshots
  • [Standalone] Fixed report scrolling
  • Don't detect all ZIP files as OpenDocument files
  • This resulted in .docx and other file types being downloaded with an .odt extension from zotero.org in some browsers. Existing files will be corrected in the near future. As a temporary workaround, rename files to use the correct extension. (details)
  • When rebuilding index, continue to index other files after indexing failure
  • Don't show debug output when saving snapshots with debug pref off
  • Minor tweaks for addons.mozilla.org validator
  • Developer-specific changes/fixes:
  • Allow use of empty string as delimiter in xpathText

New in Zotero Add-on 3.0.1 (Feb 4, 2012)

  • Functionality changed or added:
  • Added first-run guidance to QuickFormat window
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Word processor integration:
  • Fixed switching to classic Add Citation dialog
  • Fixed high CPU use in LibreOffice plugin
  • Made QuickFormat page number handling more reliable
  • Fixed QuickFormat display/focus issues on Linux
  • Fixed a crash on Linux when using LibreOffice integration
  • Fixed broken snapshot annotation:
  • Note that annotation/highlight functionality is no longer maintained, annotations and highlights do not sync, and use of those features is discouraged. (more details)

New in Zotero Add-on 2.1.8 (Jun 15, 2011)

  • Fixed cases of unending sync icon spinning
  • Allow CSL 1.0 dependent styles to reference CSL 0.8 parents, and vice versa
  • Parse mm/yyyy properly on non-US systems
  • Updated citeproc-js to 1.0.177
  • Fixed gradients in collection/item lists on OS X

New in Zotero Add-on 2.1.7 (Jun 10, 2011)

  • Functionality changed or added
  • Firefox 5 compatibility
  • Switched code license from GPLv3 to Affero GPL
  • Clicking the Toggle Tab Mode button when the Zotero tab is the only tab open will now open the home page
  • Changed creator format in BibTeX export, per http://forums.zotero.org/discussion/17911
  • Bugs fixed
  • Fixed “win.ZoteroPane.document is undefined” when Zotero was set to start in tab mode and the Zotero tab had not yet been selected
  • Fixed installation of dependent styles from the new Zotero styles page
  • Miscellaneous bibliographic output and word processor integration fixes
  • Updated citeproc-js to 1.0.176
  • Sync issues
  • Don't re-upload all downloaded data after a failed initial upload
  • On sync conflicts, display only one alert about auto-merged objects per object type, and log the rest to the Error Console
  • Prevent a couple cases of erroneous full syncs due to deleted local items
  • Fixed occasional “DAV:href '/zotero' does not begin with path '/zotero/'” error on opening Zotero pane with WebDAV syncing enabled
  • Fixed potential WebDAV error on Restore to Zotero Server even if WebDAV wasn't selected
  • Fixed (cosmetic) duplication of standalone items in UI after dragging to another item below it in the items list
  • Fixed excessive database activity when dragging a child note to another parent
  • Fixed various platform-specific toolbar and add-on bar UI issues
  • Fixed white bar above add-on bar on Windows if Zotero was started maximized
  • Dragged notes containing empty paragraphs were copied as HTML markup
  • A custom style with invalid XML would prevent all installed styles from loading
  • Fixed selection of single top-level item after site translation
  • Show proper file-access-denied message on Windows
  • Fixed XML parsing errors on some imported notes in generated reports
  • Strip tabs from filenames
  • Don't attempt to run regular expressions on very long URIs to fix incompatibility with Update Scanner add-on

New in Zotero Add-on 2.1.6 (Apr 22, 2011)

  • Functionality changed or added
  • Show progress bar over Zotero pane while saving items to prevent interruption
  • Embed COinS in HTML bibliographies
  • Bugs fixed
  • Sync conflict resolution
  • Fixed erroneous conflicts due to encoded XML entities
  • Fixed erroneous file sync conflicts
  • Fixed 'Error in getField: term ”[n]” does not exist' word processor plugin error
  • Miscellaneous bibliographic output fixes
  • More helpful message for all file access errors during syncing
  • Prevent toolbar from disappearing on pages with toolbars disabled
  • Fixed parsing of MM/YYYY dates
  • Fixed date-based sorting in reports
  • Fixed erroneous HTML entities in note text copied via web page context menu
  • Don't strip 'cite' attribute from (used by browser pane context menu options to specify the source URL)
  • Developer-specific changes/fixes
  • Updated citeproc-js to 1.0.148
  • Map recipient, interviewer, and composer to CSL

New in Zotero Add-on 2.1.5 (Apr 13, 2011)

  • Update to citeproc-js 1.0.143
  • Sort translators alphabetically in export dialog

New in Zotero Add-on 2.1.1 (Mar 21, 2011)

  • Fixed word processor integration hang for Firefox 3.6 MacWord users
  • Fixed error loading preferences in Estonian locale
  • Fixed recognition of non-English months in Date field in non-English locales

New in Zotero Add-on 2.0.9 (Oct 15, 2010)

  • Security fixes
  • Rich-text editor allowed execution of arbitrary code with full privileges
  • JavaScript in notes is now stripped by editor and sync server
  • Editor now runs with reduced privileges
  • Credit to Mario Heiderich for discovery
  • JavaScript in URL field was executed (with minimal privileges) when viewing item
  • JavaScript in URL field is now ignored
  • Credit to Mario Heiderich for discovery
  • Edit Bibliography dialog was broken
  • Syncing
  • Addressed ZFS compatibility problems with proxy servers and security software
  • Replaced HEAD requests with GET requests
  • Sync credentials weren't cleared if username was removed before password
  • Fixed potential “Invalid response retrieving file upload parameters” ZFS error
  • Fixed dragging item to tag with both automatic and manual versions
  • Misspelled words are now underlined while typing in rich-text notes
  • Suggested corrections are not currently available
  • Added warning to Sync→Reset pane
  • Use display title for related items in reports
  • Creators were out of sequence in RDF export with >10 creators
  • Localization
  • Removed incomplete de-AT and de-CH localizations
  • “Afficher le fichier” and “Localiser le fichier” were reversed in the French localization
  • Fixed typo in German locale
  • Fixed encoding issue with em dash in sync error message
  • Fixed ”%S” showing up instead of hostname in WebDAV SSL certificate error
  • Don't display trash message when deleting from group collection
  • Includes various translator updates not pushed to clients

New in Zotero Add-on 2.0.8 (Sep 24, 2010)

  • Fixed startup crash in Firefox 3.5 due to Firefox bug

New in Zotero Add-on 2.0.3 (May 14, 2010)

  • Fixed UI glitches during syncing
  • Always show last sync time if available in sync button tooltip
  • Replace “Report Error” with “Show File” in read-only file sync error dialog, and show full file path
  • Fixed endless sync icon spinning after read-only file sync error
  • Show only collections and saved searches from current library when creating a saved search
  • Fixed a couple issues that could cause an error when emptying the trash
  • Disabled Sync Reset feedback, since it causes endless sync icon spinning if the pref window is closed
  • Fixed upgrade error for custom styles with invalid ids
  • Fixed a couple very rare upgrade errors
  • Added autocomplete to Archive field
  • Adjusted spacing of sync error icon on Windows
  • Open support/documentation link in new tab rather than new window
  • Fixed logged progress window error when saving from translators
  • Don't open page twice when clicking link from progress window
  • (dev) Correct order of Zotero.Utilities.arrayDiff() parameters in comment

New in Zotero Add-on 2.0.2 (May 14, 2010)

  • Fixed UI glitches during syncing
  • Always show last sync time if available in sync button tooltip
  • Replace “Report Error” with “Show File” in read-only file sync error dialog, and show full file path
  • Fixed endless sync icon spinning after read-only file sync error
  • Show only collections and saved searches from current library when creating a saved search
  • Fixed a couple issues that could cause an error when emptying the trash
  • Disabled Sync Reset feedback, since it causes endless sync icon spinning if the pref window is closed
  • Fixed upgrade error for custom styles with invalid ids
  • Fixed a couple very rare upgrade errors
  • Added autocomplete to Archive field
  • Adjusted spacing of sync error icon on Windows
  • Open support/documentation link in new tab rather than new window
  • Fixed logged progress window error when saving from translators
  • Don't open page twice when clicking link from progress window
  • (dev) Correct order of Zotero.Utilities.arrayDiff() parameters in comment

New in Zotero Add-on 2.0 Beta 7.6 (Jan 5, 2010)

  • Functionality changed or added:
  • Prepend '&' rather than '?' before OpenURL resolver URLs that already contain '?' character
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Modifying a standalone note would remove it from any collections it was in (since 2.0b7.5)
  • Using ANY mode in Advanced Search window caused all library items to be returned
  • Fixed file access error on Windows on syncing of modified files
  • Certain items could trigger 404 errors with Zotero storage
  • Fixed issue with sorting of multiple sources in one citation
  • Child items of deleted items appeared in gray (i.e., not deleted) in Trash

New in Zotero Add-on 2.0 Beta 7.5 (Nov 28, 2009)

  • Firefox 3.6 compatibility:
  • Main Zotero extension only — not word processor plugins
  • Sync improvements:
  • Support for a new server architecture that will enable syncing of larger libraries
  • Manual sync session unlocking is no longer necessary
  • Added progress feedback to sync icon tooltip during sync
  • Always rename attachment title when using Rename File from Parent Metadata
  • For open PDFs saved via Create New Item from Current Page, save web page item rather than standalone PDF attachment if snapshot pref is off or toggled off with Shift-click
  • Restore sending of cookies even if “Allow third-party cookies” is disabled
  • Item deletion changes
  • Removed option to erase child items — now implicit in deletion of parent
  • Show appropriate message when moving items to trash
  • Unbound delete action from Backspace on Windows, where it's non-standard
  • Fixed inconsistencies in Cmd/Ctrl-Delete behavior
  • Cmd/Ctrl-Delete will move item to trash without prompt in Library and move items to trash with a prompt in collection or search
  • Purge deleted creator/tag values when emptying trash
  • Added dialog when changing data directory to empty folder explaining that files need to be copied manually
  • Changed “Storage Location” to “Data Directory Location” in Advanced preferences
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Sync errors
  • nsIFile.remove()/NS_ERROR_FILE_ACCESS_DENIED errors
  • Shorten filenames >=254 characters on file sync error, since ext3/ext4/HFS+ all have ~254-character filename length limits
  • On Linux, if filename is over 130 characters and under 244, display filename in error message and include ecrypt suggestion
  • “UPDATE itemAttachments SET syncState=?”
  • “constraint failed” error on “REPLACE INTO itemNotes” query when a standalone note in a collection became a child note remotely
  • “itemID 'undefined' not an integer in Zotero.Item.addRelatedItem()”
  • “Module not initialized”
  • “Cannot set source to invalid item”
  • Added separate message for group quota errors
  • Don't immediately re-upload synced relations
  • Word processor integration
  • Activate Firefox on OS X 10.4
  • Fixed typo in Document Preferences window
  • Fixed error importing RDF files from Zotero 1.0 with child items in collections
  • Fixed open/save window importing BibTeX files without UTF-8 BOM in auto mode
  • Defaults to UTF-8
  • Advanced quick search mode was searching after every keypress
  • Fixed UI issue with search box when text was entered
  • PDFs saved via Create New Item from Current Page weren't automatically selected
  • Fixed incorrect linking of URLs without trailing punctuation in HTML bibliographies
  • Fixed XML parsing error in report generation if HTTP URL had a space in it
  • HTTPS URLs in COinS weren't being imported
  • Translators were being pulled from repository unnecessarily in new installations

New in Zotero Add-on 2.0 Beta 7 (Oct 21, 2009)

  • Fixed potential upgrade error in 2.0b7.3

New in Zotero Add-on 2.0 Beta 3 (May 18, 2009)

  • Support for group libraries:
  • Create and join public and private groups on zotero.org
  • Access group materials from within Zotero, even when you are offline
  • Easily move materials from a group library into your personal library
  • Add Item by Identifier:
  • Automatically add an item by DOI, ISBN, or PubMed ID
  • RTF Citation Scan
  • Author a document in your editor of choice using ”(Smith, 2006)” citation placeholders, save as RTF, and run through Zotero for automatic formatting in style of choice
  • Asks for disambiguation if required
  • Still under development
  • Does not currently work for names with accents
  • Import from Clipboard:
  • Import any supported format (RIS, BibTeX, etc.) from the clipboard
  • Available via Actions menu option and keyboard shortcut (Cmd-Shift-V/Ctrl-Alt-V)
  • Improved Firefox 3.5 compatibility
  • Streamlined sync support:
  • Faster and more stable
  • Added warning on user account change
  • Removed snapshot and link toolbar buttons and changed browser context menu options and drags to create parent items and child snapshots
  • Improved proxy support:
  • Now only one preference for recognizing proxies for transparent redirection
  • Prevent erroneous entries that could cause hangs
  • Existing 1.5 proxy entries are cleared on upgrade
  • Locate button is now a Locate menu, with Wayback Machine URL lookup as a new option
  • PDF metadata recognition now uses DOIs when available [PDF metadata recognition is broken in 2.0b3]
  • Hide Firefox toolbars when Zotero is in full-screen mode
  • Wrap URLs and DOIs in HTML bibliography output in links
  • Added ”# of Pages” field
  • Disabled Zeroconf menu option (currently not functional)
  • Added generic DOI translator:
  • Available on any page with DOIs
  • Additional details available via Trac
  • Word processor integration:
  • Fixed bibliography customization
  • Fixed problems with very large documents on slow machines
  • Fixed purging of deleted tags
  • Reduced WebDAV server load with missing attachments:
  • File downloads are now skipped if server hasn't been updated since last local sync
  • Fixed memory leak when switching collections
  • Should also speed up expand-all/collapse-all operations
  • Fixed error when a linked file appeared twice in an export (e.g., in two subcollections)
  • Don't run pdfinfo if “Maximum pages to index per file” pref is set to 0
  • Restored ability to duplicate items with tags
  • Fixed “TypeError: cases[l].indexOf is not a function” upgrade error
  • Fixed “mimeType is undefined” import error
  • Fixed broken URL drag in Firefox 3.5
  • “attachmentPath cannot be set for link attachments”
  • “attachmentSyncState can only be set for snapshots and imported files”
  • Fixed CSL saving from repository
  • Fixed deletion method for old DB backups on schema update
  • Overhauled data layer:
  • General support for multiple libraries of different types
  • Data object constructors no longer take arguments (return to 1.0-like API)
  • Existing objects can be retrieved by setting id or library/key properties
  • id/library/key must be set for new objects before other fields
  • Zotero.Translate/translators
  • Added Zotero.Utilities.processAsync(sets, callbacks, onDone) – this can be used to make it easier to correctly chain sets of asynchronous callbacks
  • Removed saveItem and saveAttachments parameters from Zotero.Translate constructor
  • translate() now takes a libraryID, null for local library, or false to not save items (previously on constructor)
  • saveAttachments is now a translate() parameter
  • Fixed a bug passing multiple translators to translate.setTranslator()
  • Added ability to translate from iframes
  • CSL:
  • Mapped court in case item type to authority, a new CSL variable
  • New methods:
  • ZoteroPane.getSelectedLibraryID()
  • ZoteroPane.getSelectedGroup(asID)
  • ZoteroPane.addItemFromDocument(doc, itemType, saveSnapshot)
  • ZoteroPane.addItemFromURL(url, itemType)
  • ZoteroPane.canEdit()
  • Zotero.CollectionTreeView.selectLibrary(libraryID)
  • New Zotero.URI methods
  • Uses local user key before first sync
  • Zotero.File.getFileHash() (not currently used)
  • Changed methods:
  • Many data object methods now take a libraryID
  • ZoteroPane.addAttachmentFromPage(link, itemID)
  • Zotero.flattenArguments() better handles passed objects
  • Added new triples-based Relation object type, currently used to store links between items copied between local and group libraries

New in Zotero Add-on 1.0.10 (May 18, 2009)

  • Functionality changed or added:
  • Improved Firefox 3.5 compatibility
  • Add 1/4-second delay to advanced search autocomplete
  • Site/Import/Export Translator Changes: Available via Trac.
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Fixed memory leak when switching collections.
  • Should also speed up expand-all/collapse-all operationsFile save dialog could pop up on certain sites while saving itemsZotero toolbar could be hidden in certain popup windowsInfo pane text could spill out of columnFixed error when a linked file appeared twice in an export (e.g., in two subcollections)Don't run pdfinfo if “Maximum pages to index per file” pref is set to 0Fixed frame handling in translatorsFixed drag-and-drop Firefox 3.0.0 and IceweaselFixed possible “value.match is not a function” error when changing item types.
  • Developer-specific changes/fixes CSL:
  • Mapped court in case item type to authority, a new CSL variableTranslators.
  • Added Zotero.Utilities.processAsync() from trunk.

New in Zotero Add-on 1.0.9 (Dec 30, 2008)

  • Fixed creator editing in Firefox 2 in 1.0.8

New in Zotero Add-on 1.0.7 (Jul 17, 2008)

  • Holding down Shift before the start of an item drag now copies a citation instead of a full bibliography entry
  • Export of empty collections with subcollections is now allowed
  • Snapshots are now loaded using zotero://attachment/ URLs rather than file:// URLs
  • Added better startup error debugging

New in Zotero Add-on 1.0.6 (Jun 19, 2008)

  • Add Citation window, Edit Bibliography window, and Related Items window are now resizable (OS X/Linux only, except the Related Items window, which is resizable on Windows as well)
  • Translators added via repository since 1.0.5: Helsinki University of Technology Library. WorldCat.org (not FirstSearch)
  • Translators updated via repository since 1.0.5: ARTFL Encyclopedie, Biblioth�que et Archives nationales du Qu�bec, BIUM, Canadiana.org, Common-Place, EBSCOhost, Gmail, JurPC, MAB2, PubMed, ScienceDirect, SIRSI
  • Fixed Related Items window (broken in 1.0.5)
  • Word processor integration
  • Edited citation wasn't automatically highlighted (since 1.0.5)
  • Fixed communication error caused by uppercase field codes in documents

New in Zotero Add-on 1.0.4 (Jun 10, 2008)

  • Translators added via repository since 1.0.4
  • Contra Corriente
  • AfroEuropa
  • Australian Dictionary of Biography
  • Boston Globe
  • Canadiana.org
  • J-Stage
  • National Library of Australia
  • Vanderbilt eJournals
  • Verniana�Jules Verne Studies
  • Wildlife Biology in Practice
  • Women in Judaism