188BET靠谱吗Zotero 5.0 and Firefox: Frequently Asked Questions
In188BET靠谱吗A Unified Zotero Experience, we explained the changes introduced in188BET靠谱吗Zotero 5.0188BET靠谱吗that affect Zotero for Firefox users.See that post for a full explanation of the change, and read on for some additional answers.
What's changing?
188BET靠谱吗Zotero 5.0 is available only as a standalone program, and Zotero 4.0 for Firefox is being replaced by a Zotero Connector for Firefox that allows you to save to Zotero as you browse the web, similar to the Chrome and Safari extensions that have been available for years for use with Zotero Standalone.
Why is this happening?
188BET靠谱吗Mozilla is discontinuing the powerful extension framework on which Zotero for Firefox is based in favor of a new, more limited extension framework, and it's no longer technically possible to create a tool like Zotero for Firefox within the browser.
Will you change your minds?
See above.
188BET靠谱吗Won't this ruin everything that's great about Zotero?
We don't think so.188BET靠谱吗Zotero has been available as standalone version since 2011, and many people have preferred it over the Firefox version — and we're now able to focus on making it better for everyone, without making compromises to fit everything into a tiny pane or spending time keeping up with constant Firefox changes.188BET靠谱吗The Zotero Connector still provides powerful browser integration and an unmatched ability to save as you browse the web.
188BET靠谱吗In recent months, we've made numerous improvements to the Zotero Connector to bring it in line with Zotero for Firefox's browsing-related features, and the Connector already offers some functionality that Zotero for Firefox never did, with more on the way.188BET靠谱吗Since the Connector works in Firefox, Chrome, and Safari, you can use Zotero with whichever browser you prefer, or even multiple browsers at the same time.
188BET靠谱吗OK, if I'm running Zotero for Firefox, what do I have to do?
188BET靠谱吗First, install the Zotero Connector for Firefox from thedownload page188BET靠谱吗, which will replace Zotero 4.0 for Firefox.188BET靠谱吗Next, from the same page, install Zotero 5.0 for Mac, Windows, or Linux.
188BET靠谱吗You can also install the Zotero Connector in any other browsers that you use.
188BET靠谱吗If I already have the Zotero Connector for Firefox, what do I have to do?
188BET靠谱吗Make sure you've also installed Zotero 5.0 from thedownload page, and leave it open while you browse the web so you can save directly to it.
188BET靠谱吗If I'm running Zotero Standalone 4.0, what do I have to do?
188BET靠谱吗You can upgrade to Zotero 5.0 via Help -> Check for Updates from within Zotero, or you can reinstall Zotero from thedownload page.
188BET靠谱吗If you're also running Zotero 4.0 for Firefox, you should first install the Zotero Connector from the download page and restart Firefox.
188BET靠谱吗If you're using the Zotero Connector for Chrome, you don't have to do anything else.
188BET靠谱吗If you're using the Zotero Connector for Safari, check for updates from the Extensions pane — you should have 5.0.23 or later.You can reinstall the Connector from the download page if you have an older version and an update isn't showing up.
Will I lose my data?
No.188BET靠谱吗Zotero 5.0 will automatically detect and upgrade your existing data.188BET靠谱吗If your Zotero data directory is located within your Firefox or Zotero profile directory, it will be automatically moved to a "Zotero" directory in your home directory, where it won't be affected by refreshing or uninstalling Firefox.
Where did the Z button in the Firefox toolbar go?188BET靠谱吗How can I open Zotero without it?
188BET靠谱吗Instead of clicking a Z button in the Firefox toolbar, you now switch to Zotero as you would any other program.(SeeSwitching Between Programsfor tips on doing this efficiently.Short version: Use the dock/taskbar/launcher or Cmd-Tab/Alt-Tab.Don't waste time minimizing or moving windows to access what's behind.)
188BET靠谱吗You can also arrange your windows so that Zotero is visible while you're browsing.
188BET靠谱吗What about the "Save to Zotero" button?
188BET靠谱吗The button still exists in the browser toolbar, and, as before, it will show you an icon representing the data Zotero detected on the page: webpage, journal article, newspaper article, etc.
188BET靠谱吗If you don't see the icon, check your browser's extensions pane to make sure you have the Zotero Connector installed.In some cases, the button may appear in the overflow panel accessible from the right edge of the toolbar.
How can I choose what collection to save to?
188BET靠谱吗Just as in Zotero for Firefox, select the desired target collection in Zotero before clicking the save button.SeeSwitching Between Programs188BET靠谱吗for tips on accessing Zotero quickly.
188BET靠谱吗An upcoming Zotero Connector version will provide the ability to choose the target collection from within the browser itself.[Update: This isnow available.]
Are there any features that are no longer available?
188BET靠谱吗While we've worked to make all browsing-related functionality available via the Zotero Connector, a few features either haven't yet been migrated over or aren't possible in the new Firefox extension framework.
Planned, but not yet available:
- "Attach Snapshot of Current Page" (snapshots are still available when saving new items)
- 188BET靠谱吗"Create Zotero Item and Note from Selection"/"Add Selection to Zotero Note"
- 188BET靠谱吗"Save Link As Zotero Item"
No longer possible:
188BET靠谱吗"Save to Zotero" option in the Firefox open/save dialog — workarounds: find the article page instead and use the "Save to Zotero" button to download the metadata and PDF automatically (recommended whenever possible)!188BET靠谱吗preview the PDF in Firefox and click the "Save to Zotero" button!188BET靠谱吗drag the PDF link to Zotero!188BET靠谱吗save the PDF to disk and drag into Zotero!188BET靠谱吗add Zotero as PDF handler in Firefox and choose it from the open/save dialog (not currently possible, but planned)
188BET靠谱吗What if I can't install separate programs like Zotero at my institution?
188BET靠谱吗Zotero can be installed without administrative privileges on most systems.You can also ask your IT department to install it for you.
188BET靠谱吗It's worth noting that the Firefox extension framework used by Zotero for Firefox for many years granted equivalent system access, so from a security standpoint there's no difference between the previous Firefox extension and the standalone program.188BET靠谱吗If anything, the standalone program is more secure, as the Zotero Connector code running within your browser is limited by Mozilla's new WebExtension framework.
188BET靠谱吗If you really can't install separate programs, you can still use the Zotero Connector in your browser and save directly to your online library, but you'll need to rely on the more limited web interface for managing your data.188BET靠谱吗(Improvements to the web library are planned, but the desktop client will remain the recommended way of interacting with your Zotero data.)
188BET靠谱吗What if I used multiple Firefox profiles to keep my Zotero data separate?
188BET靠谱吗Zotero 5.0 supports the same profile system as Firefox.SeeMultiple Profilesfor more info.
188BET靠谱吗What if I'm using Zotero plugins that haven't yet been updated for Zotero 5.0?
Most plugins have been updated, at least in beta form, so first check with the plugin author.
188BET靠谱吗If a plugin you rely on hasn't been updated, you can use the Zotero Connector for Firefox with Zotero Standalone 4.0, which is still available from the download page, for a while longer.188BET靠谱吗Install the plugin from the Tools -> Add-ons -> Extensions pane in Zotero.188BET靠谱吗Some Connector features may not work properly with Zotero 4.0, but you should still be able to save items to Zotero from the Connector.
188BET靠谱吗How much longer can I use Zotero 4.0 for Firefox?
188BET靠谱吗Zotero 4.0 for Firefox will cease to work in Firefox 57, which will be released on November 14, 2017, and existing Zotero for Firefox users will be upgraded to the Zotero Connector shortly before then.188BET靠谱吗If you need to use Zotero 4.0 for Firefox for longer, you should switch to theFirefox 52 Extended Support Release188BET靠谱吗, which will be supported by Mozilla until June 2018, and disable updates for the Zotero extension by clicking "More…" next to Zotero in the Firefox Add-ons pane.188BET靠谱吗(Remember to re-enable updates when you later switch to the Zotero Connector.) If you're already running the Zotero Connector, you can reinstall Zotero 4.0 for Firefox from the download page.188BET靠谱吗Note that Zotero 4.0 syncing will cease to work in early 2018.
188BET靠谱吗To benefit from the many improvements in Zotero 5.0, and to obtain support in the Zotero Forums, we recommend upgrading as soon as possible.