Release Notes
Advanced Search Improvements
- The Advanced Search interface has improvements to guide users towards a more effective search query.
- Step labels (1) and (2) are added to the query design and preview area so users can more clearly see the order of operations to create an effective search query.
- Operators are now all uppercase (AND, OR, NOT) to match the query syntax.
Extended list of available fields for Full-text search
- The list of available fields in the Advanced Search Query Builder has been extended for users who have full-text searching enabled on their account.
“Seen” articles in Search results list
- After the search query is performed and the result list is presented, any reference that is visited (e.g. clicked on) is marked as “seen” by changing the title color slightly. This feature is implemented on the browser level and remembers the last 200 references, including papers and patents.
Enhancement on “Add to Library” pop up
- Previously, users had to click exactly on the checkbox in order to select a destination Library where they want to add their reference. Now the whole row is clickable and acts like a selection action, while the carrot icon (arrow down) will expand or collapse the Library and Lists below.
Various bug fixes.
Improved authors display in the Library.
- We understand that researchers often need to view detailed author information at a glance. The Library’s ‘Authors’ column now displays all author last names, instead of “[first author] et al”. We’ve also introduced a ‘First Author’ column for researchers who prefer a more concise level of author details.
Consistent author information across the platform.
- We’ve made the presentation of authors across Library and Search more consistent. This addresses the needs of all researchers for quick, standardized recognition of author names across the platform.
Increasing exposure of new features.
- Never miss a new feature that could revolutionize your workflow! We’re introducing callouts to help guide users to the newest features of the platform.
Performance and stability improvements.
Bug FixesVarious bug fixes.
SmartCite for Word 2.6.52
Narrative Citation Support
- SmartCite now supports narrative citation formatting, offering users greater flexibility in how references are displayed. You can toggle between narrative and parenthetical styles for individual citations. Narrative citations are supported in styles that include author and year (e.g., APA), while numeric and footnote styles will retain standard formatting options.
Improved Cursor Placement After Adding Citations
- We’ve enhanced the cursor behavior in SmartCite for a smoother writing experience. When inserting a citation at the end of a line, the cursor will now automatically move to the position after the citation, enabling you to continue typing without interruptions.
Web App bugfixes update 5.0.10
- Update copy to better reflect organisation search functionality
- Fixed sidebar flickering upon adding manual entry, making it difficult to add and edit library items.
- Fixed menu navigation issues with tag.
- Fixed intermittent issues that occur due to loading time.
- Extended Library and List Name Length
Library and List names can now be more descriptive! The character limit has been expanded from 20 to 50 characters, giving you greater flexibility to label your collections in detail.Longer names are truncated to provide an uncluttered, easy to read Library navigation menu. To view these longer names at a glance, simply hover over the labels to view the full name in a tooltip. - Import from Identifiers now supports Patent ID
We’ve expanded our identifier-based import feature to include Patent IDs. Easily import references using Patent IDs, or combine it in the list together with other supported identifiers. Note: To ensure a successful import, please make sure the Patent ID does not contain any spaces.
- Various bug fixes have been implemented to improve stability, enhance performance, and ensure a smoother user experience across the platform.
Discoverable Libraries
Easily find and join relevant libraries within your organization
We understand that it can be difficult for members of a large organization to know where to go to find papers that are relevant to your areas of focus.
Discoverable Libraries are a new way to collaborate and access shared knowledge within your organization. In addition to existing shared libraries (invitation-only spaces), Discoverable Libraries let you browse and join available resources independently, without needing an invitation.
- Find and join relevant resources
Use your organization’s new ‘Discover’ page to browse and join available Shared Libraries with 1 click. - Preview Libraries before joining
Each Library has an optional ‘description’ field to help describe which topics are covered. You can also preview each Library’s contents, making it easy to determine which Libraries are relevant to you. - Simplified navigation
For users in an organization, the “Shared Libraries” menu item now displays your organization name, making it easy to see which Libraries are part of your organization, and which have been shared with you from external sources. - Control “discoverable” option for library admins
Library admins can manage visibility settings when creating a Library. Choose whether a Shared Library is discoverable on the ‘Discover’ page or remains private, depending on your team’s needs.
Organization Search (Search Papers)
Easily search across literature within the shared libraries you’re a member of
The ability to search for literature across all shared libraries you’re a member of is now conveniently located under the Discover page, located in the shared library section. Navigate to it and quickly locate relevant resources and add those papers to other library locations.
Highlights:
- Easier to find
Access Organization Search directly from the Discover page All papers in one search
The feature provides powerful search capabilities across all papers in your organization, so you can quickly locate relevant resources and add those papers to other Library locations.
Bug Fixes
- Various bug fixes and performance optimizations.
- The feature for generating anchor links for annotations has been improved. This allows users to create hyperlinks that link directly to specific annotations within a document.
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The CSV export interface has been updated to include the functionality for users to select specific fields they wish to export. For a detailed tutorial on how to use this new feature, please refer to the knowledge base article.
- Fixed import issues identified by limited users when importing from EndNote
Have any questions or concerns? You can send us an email at support@readcube.com and we will be more than happy to help out.
Typeahead for Tags in the Edit panel
Users can now easily select existing tags when editing references details.
Show List Path on hover in the Info panel
Users can now see the full path in which a reference is saved by hovering over the list name in the Info panel.
Bug Fixes
- Various bug fixes and performance optimizations
For users with M1-based Macs (Apple Silicon), a native version is available. If you haven’t already updated, please download the latest Mac installer.
Have any questions or concerns? You can send us an email at support@readcube.com and we will be more than happy to help out.
- Improved scrolling performance in large libraries
- Updated the platform framework for improved performance and security
- Various bug fixes and performance optimizations
For users with M1-based Macs (Apple Silicon), a native version is available. If you haven’t already updated, please download the latest Mac installer.
Have any questions or concerns? You can send us an email at support@readcube.com and we will be more than happy to help out.
- Prevent uploading of PDF files secured by Microsoft AIP
- Fixed issue with Zotero import screen asking for an XML file instead of automatically locating the Zotero database on your local drive
For users with M1-based Macs (Apple Silicon), a native version is available. If you haven’t already updated, please download the latest Mac installer.
Have any questions or concerns? You can send us an email at support@readcube.com and we will be more than happy to help out.
- Improved syncing process by not syncing archived libraries
- Prevent opening an empty PDF reader tab for files that are unavailable in offline mode
- Fixed issue for EndNote importer not importing the Report Number for Report reference type
- Fixed issue in which PDF synced for offline reading would show the read button greyed-out
- Various bug fixes and performance optimizations
For users with M1-based Macs (Apple Silicon), a native version is available. If you haven’t already updated, please download the latest Mac installer.
Have any questions or concerns? You can send us an email at support@readcube.com and we will be more than happy to help out.
- Added Export to Excel option to items menu (single and multi select)
- Added validations when entering DOI, PMID, PMCID, arXiv, ISSN and EISSN in the Details panel
- Fixed issue with EndNote Import creating Lists only at the top level Library
- Fixed issue in which export XLSX stores files with extension .xslx instead of .xlsx
- Fixed issue when selecting Lists/Sublists in “Organize…” option in the PDF reader
- Fixed issues in the CSV Import screen
- Fixed issue with the Progress Bar on Delete from Library option
- Fixed tooltip behavior when hovering over Tags option
- Fixed RIS Import failing to import references
- Fixed missing rename option for Tags
- Fixed issue with slowness when scrolling through large libraries
- Multiple user experience and optimization fixes
For users with M1-based Macs (Apple Silicon), a native version is available. If you haven’t already updated, please download the latest Mac installer.
Have any questions or concerns? You can send us an email at support@readcube.com and we will be more than happy to help out.
- Added Export to XLSX option
- Added new Open File Options
- Added link to the support article on the Smartcite for Citekeys screen
- Fixed issue in which sometimes Date was not imported while adding references to a Library from the Search screen
- Fixed issue in which searching for references would not support more than 400 responses
- Various bug fixes and performance optimizations
For users with M1-based Macs (Apple Silicon), a native version is available. If you haven’t already updated, please download the latest Mac installer.
Have any questions or concerns? You can send us an email at support@readcube.com and we will be more than happy to help out.