option to change cite-format

[jlegewie]

Is there a way to change the cite-format, when using the 'Extract Annotations' feature?

I have found the option to do some adjustments in extensions.zotfile.pdfExtraction.formatAnnotationNote, but the %(cite) variable does not seem to be configurable?

Right now it comes out as "%(author) %(year):%(page)" and I would like it to be "%(author), %(year), p. %(page)" instead (APA-style) (exampled with fictitious variables, but I hope it makes sense).

I.e. "Clegg et al, 2005, p. 150" instead of "Clegg et al 2005:150".

But I seem to have hit a wall, so any pointers or hints, would be greatly appreciated.

[boegh]

Sorry for not adding the issue directly on Github (I wasn't aware it was a request), and for forgetting to ask the following on the Zotero Forum, but I was wondering if this was the same as/related to #95 ?

[boegh]

Sorry for not adding the issue directly on Github (I wasn't aware it was a request), and for forgetting to ask the following on the Zotero Forum, but I was wondering if this was the same as/related to #95 ?

[jlegewie]

Yes, you are right. I closed the other one.

[jlegewie]

Yes, you are right. I closed the other one.

[jlegewie]

Just some notes if anyone wants to look into this.

Currently, the cite key is hard coded on line https://github.com/jlegewie/zotfile/blob/master/chrome/content/zotfile/zotfile.js#L3743
zz.replaceWildcard(item, "%a %y:").replace(/_(?!.*_)/," and ").replace(/_/g,", ") is the relevant part. It first uses the replaceWildcard function and then formats the author string with and and ,.

Also add option to format the cite key as plain-text scannable citations "scannable citations".

[jlegewie]

Just some notes if anyone wants to look into this.

Currently, the cite key is hard coded on line https://github.com/jlegewie/zotfile/blob/master/chrome/content/zotfile/zotfile.js#L3743
zz.replaceWildcard(item, "%a %y:").replace(/_(?!.*_)/," and ").replace(/_/g,", ") is the relevant part. It first uses the replaceWildcard function and then formats the author string with and and ,.

Also add option to format the cite key as plain-text scannable citations "scannable citations".

[notehound]

For Zotfile 5.0.6 the following changes can be applied to line 223 in pdfAnnotations.js

The line cited by Joscha (above) is slightly different in Zotfile 5:
cite = this.getPref("pdfExtraction.NoteFullCite") ? this.Wildcards.replaceWildcard(item, "%a %y:").replace(/(?!.*)/," and ").replace(/_/g,", ") : "p. ",

To get extracted annotations with a more specific citation style, replace that line as follows:

// APA:
cite = this.getPref("pdfExtraction.NoteFullCite") ? (str_title += " APA FullCite ", this.Wildcards.replaceWildcard(item, "%a, %y").replace(/_(?!.*_)/," & ").replace(/_/g,", ") + ", p. ") : (str_title += " APA PageCite ","p. "),
// or Harvard:
cite = this.getPref("pdfExtraction.NoteFullCite") ? (str_title += " Harvard FullCite ", this.Wildcards.replaceWildcard(item, "%a, %y").replace(/_(?!.*_)/," and ").replace(/_/g,", ") + ", p. ") : (str_title += " Harvard PageCite ","p. "),
// or MLA:
cite = this.getPref("pdfExtraction.NoteFullCite") ? (str_title += " MLA FullCite ", this.Wildcards.replaceWildcard(item, "%a").replace(/_(?!.*_)/," and ").replace(/_/g,", ") + " ") : (str_title += " MLA PageCite ",""),
// etc.

Modify yourself or use xpi files in attached zip file based on Zotfile version 5.0.6 - a customised "Scannable Cite" version is also included in the zip file.
zotfile-5.0.6-fx-customised.zip

[notehound]

For Zotfile 5.0.6 the following changes can be applied to line 223 in pdfAnnotations.js

The line cited by Joscha (above) is slightly different in Zotfile 5:
cite = this.getPref("pdfExtraction.NoteFullCite") ? this.Wildcards.replaceWildcard(item, "%a %y:").replace(/(?!.*)/," and ").replace(/_/g,", ") : "p. ",

To get extracted annotations with a more specific citation style, replace that line as follows:

// APA:
cite = this.getPref("pdfExtraction.NoteFullCite") ? (str_title += " APA FullCite ", this.Wildcards.replaceWildcard(item, "%a, %y").replace(/_(?!.*_)/," & ").replace(/_/g,", ") + ", p. ") : (str_title += " APA PageCite ","p. "),
// or Harvard:
cite = this.getPref("pdfExtraction.NoteFullCite") ? (str_title += " Harvard FullCite ", this.Wildcards.replaceWildcard(item, "%a, %y").replace(/_(?!.*_)/," and ").replace(/_/g,", ") + ", p. ") : (str_title += " Harvard PageCite ","p. "),
// or MLA:
cite = this.getPref("pdfExtraction.NoteFullCite") ? (str_title += " MLA FullCite ", this.Wildcards.replaceWildcard(item, "%a").replace(/_(?!.*_)/," and ").replace(/_/g,", ") + " ") : (str_title += " MLA PageCite ",""),
// etc.

Modify yourself or use xpi files in attached zip file based on Zotfile version 5.0.6 - a customised "Scannable Cite" version is also included in the zip file.
zotfile-5.0.6-fx-customised.zip