tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post6610852143696786386..comments2023-10-02T01:05:47.289-07:00Comments on Brain Barf: Using Mendeley effectively on multiple systems using an external storage driveArun Viswanathan aka n30bli7zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355069018136283755noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-76300063919091159302019-07-24T06:06:02.668-07:002019-07-24T06:06:02.668-07:00This post it's amazing, every single time I se...This post it's amazing, every single time I setup a new machine, I specifically look for this post in my fav list as it is old but gold. Thanks!Capehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15199427948269499625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-6829997057842683752018-10-11T21:12:54.680-07:002018-10-11T21:12:54.680-07:00The above mentioned matter is easy to not only und...The above mentioned matter is easy to not only understand but also explain. 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But i am now trying to figure out how to get thos going on a windows system. <br /><br />I have been looking around to see what could go wrong and these points stood out. <br /><br />symlink on windows 7 is supported but file paths may be a problem (drive letter and not the same as ubuntu media/stor/mendeley/db in my case)<br /><br />do you have any suggestions or workarounds? <br /><br />Also i wanted to check, will updating mendeley have any issues with the symlink? I just noticed they have an update available for ubuntu but am not sure if i should go for it.<br /><br />thanks, <br />Another ArunArunuikashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13345683347961927285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-11930687533962363032013-03-13T08:16:26.590-07:002013-03-13T08:16:26.590-07:00I’m no techie, so please forgive my question. What...I’m no techie, so please forgive my question. What if the hard drive crashes? Will it work in another OS? Have you ever considered using online storage services to protect your files? Having one is pretty essential, but having many would be so beneficial, right?<br />- <a href="http://www.williamsdatamanagement.com/?p=business-continuity-planning" rel="nofollow">Ruby Badcoe</a>Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314434089797506245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-58749113130355145722011-08-05T09:13:29.966-07:002011-08-05T09:13:29.966-07:00Thanks for the reply Mr. Arun. Meanwhile, I tried ...Thanks for the reply Mr. Arun. Meanwhile, I tried to something about it. I posted about it here: <br /><br />http://feedback.mendeley.com/forums/4941-mendeley-feedback/suggestions/301592-pdfs-should-be-attached-with-paths-relative-to-a-u<br /><br />I am "supahsushi". So far it's okay, but I'm still thinking if there is a more elegant and correct solution ^^; Thanks sir, really appreciate it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-57508565076754445042011-08-05T09:01:06.423-07:002011-08-05T09:01:06.423-07:00@supan I have never tried this solution on Windows...@supan I have never tried this solution on Windows and cannot give you one immediately since the linking etc. on windows is not natively supported (AFAIK). I will need to try this out first. I will post my findings and update you as soon as I get some time.Arun Viswanathan aka n30bli7zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03355069018136283755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-25799478920775041042011-08-04T23:06:37.783-07:002011-08-04T23:06:37.783-07:00Hi! I've been looking for a solution for using...Hi! I've been looking for a solution for using Mendeley on multiple systems using an external hard drive. I have the same situation as you did, wherein I need to be able to access or open my files/pdfs from Mendeley, not just have synced bibliographies. However, I am using 2 Windows machines. Honestly, I don't know where to start. I tried organizing my database in Mendeley and setting the directory on my portable hard drive on both systems but can only access the files where I added them. :( Sorry for being such a n00b.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-71160381110303229092011-06-15T08:56:12.069-07:002011-06-15T08:56:12.069-07:00Ubuntu 11.04, Mendeley 0.9.9.2
I can't think ...Ubuntu 11.04, Mendeley 0.9.9.2<br /><br />I can't think of anything else relevant right now.<br /><br />As far as Drop Box goes. I would like that solution if they had a more moderate plan for me. I need more than 2gb, but I don't need 50gb (and don't wish to pay the price).Debtor Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495919232407390495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-37261787317134521262011-06-15T08:52:11.247-07:002011-06-15T08:52:11.247-07:00@Paul
Sorry that I could not be of much help but...@Paul <br /><br />Sorry that I could not be of much help but these workaround solutions are rather painful as they are hacks.<br /><br />About Ubuntu One like solution: I prefer using DropBox which works like a charm across Windows, Linux and Mac. You get 2GB of free storage and additional for a fee. I have tried both Ubuntu One and Dropbox but DropBox is by far the best out there. I have about 7 machines connected to my DropBox account. <br /><br />Let me think a little more about the filepath issue you are facing before I respond. In the meantime can you tell me your exact setup:<br />1. Ubuntu version<br />2. Mendeley version<br />Anything else you feel relevant?Arun Viswanathan aka n30bli7zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03355069018136283755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-1054413271711525062011-06-15T07:24:52.954-07:002011-06-15T07:24:52.954-07:00OK, let's see how many times I can comment her...OK, let's see how many times I can comment here!<br /><br />Here is my plan - I have paid for an upgraded mendeley account, and will sync the normal way. Do you know of any way that I can restore the file paths (or whatever needs to be done) without doing it one by one within the program?Debtor Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495919232407390495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-31786724415987652392011-06-15T05:28:04.705-07:002011-06-15T05:28:04.705-07:00Perhaps Ubuntu One syncing may be my best bet, tho...Perhaps Ubuntu One syncing may be my best bet, though I would love to be able to sync with my Windows computers as well. Oh well.Debtor Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495919232407390495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-42256500093011467562011-06-15T05:25:17.187-07:002011-06-15T05:25:17.187-07:00Ha, nevermind. I forgot that if I deleted everythi...Ha, nevermind. I forgot that if I deleted everything online that I would have to re-enter all of my tags and bibliographic data (not an exciting prospect). It looks like I can go through and tell Mendeley where the files are one by one from within the program. That seems like the least painful option. As much as I would like everything kept on my external drive, it looks like I'll just have to find some other way to sync everything at a price???Debtor Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495919232407390495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-81227690414028544112011-06-14T19:10:28.833-07:002011-06-14T19:10:28.833-07:00OK, I have gone back through the instructions on t...OK, I have gone back through the instructions on this post, deleting everything online, resetting Mendeleydesktop,etc.However, I am now trying to use the version installed from the .deb package rather than the generic linux version. I noticed that when I try to open the program after the reset I don't have the option of opening without logging in.<br /><br />I have backed up my database and library folders previously. Just hoping I can figure something out soon. I need full access to my library.<br /><br />Thank you for the extra help.Debtor Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495919232407390495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-72112055520883303092011-06-14T17:22:55.809-07:002011-06-14T17:22:55.809-07:00Yes, everything looks right there.Yes, everything looks right there.Debtor Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495919232407390495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-59202980991577525942011-06-14T14:09:48.911-07:002011-06-14T14:09:48.911-07:00Hmmm... atleast the file paths are correct. Thats ...Hmmm... atleast the file paths are correct. Thats good,<br /><br />Can you confirm the following:<br />In the Mendeley application, under Tools->Options, click on File Organizer. <br />Is the 'Organize My Files' tab enabled? <br />Is the path to your papers directory on the USB stick listed correctly?Arun Viswanathan aka n30bli7zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03355069018136283755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-39888721652913975952011-06-14T13:55:38.980-07:002011-06-14T13:55:38.980-07:00It is difficult for me to tell exactly what I am l...It is difficult for me to tell exactly what I am looking at, but it is in fact listing files paths that go to the correct place on my flash drive.<br /><br />Basically, each item listed reads like this:<br /><br />(long list of numbers and letters) | (a good file path)Debtor Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495919232407390495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-17261372491563747762011-06-14T13:47:10.121-07:002011-06-14T13:47:10.121-07:00Great! At the terminal, copy paste the exact state...Great! At the terminal, copy paste the exact statement in line 6 i.e.<br /><br />select * from Files;<br /><br />This command basically asks sqlite to list all the entries it has in the table called 'Files'.Arun Viswanathan aka n30bli7zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03355069018136283755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-2326500687509463522011-06-14T13:37:40.354-07:002011-06-14T13:37:40.354-07:00OK, I did steps 1-5 in the terminal, but not exact...OK, I did steps 1-5 in the terminal, but not exactly sure what to do with step 6. Right now it says "Enter SQL statements terminated with a ";"<br />sqlite> <br /><br />What exactly should I type now?Debtor Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495919232407390495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-6218247683954759292011-06-14T08:49:08.432-07:002011-06-14T08:49:08.432-07:00@Paul:
Small error in my response.
The sqlite f...@Paul:<br /><br />Small error in my response. <br /><br />The sqlite filename is youremail@www.mendeley.com.sqlite.Arun Viswanathan aka n30bli7zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03355069018136283755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203187410045777281.post-68451604079942572332011-06-14T08:47:26.317-07:002011-06-14T08:47:26.317-07:00@Paul
Mendeley stores the full file paths to your...@Paul<br /><br />Mendeley stores the full file paths to your files in its database. It is possible that the file paths in the database are pointing to the old location. <br /><br />Can you do the following (this wont change anything on the system):<br /><br />1. Open a terminal.<br />2. Install sqlite (if you dont have it) using <br /> sudo apt-get install sqlite3<br />3. Go to the mendeley database directory<br />4. You will find your database file stored as your @www.mendeley.com.sqlite<br />5. sqlite3 @www.mendeley.com.sqlite<br />6. select * from Files;<br /><br />This should list the full paths of all your files. Are they pointing to their new location? Or are they showing the old path?Arun Viswanathan aka n30bli7zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03355069018136283755noreply@blogger.com