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CD-Rom importing

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From: Mr U.A.W. Wilson
Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1993 19:46
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I have had problems importing refs from CD databases into en+, because of
the limited import filters built in.  

Specifically, I am importing from ASFA1 (Aquatic sciences and fisheries 
abstracts) which  was distributed by Compact Cambridge.  The UK EN+ distributors 
were very helpful and came up with an intermediate program "PreferRefer" which
was very successful.  Sadly, CC were bought by SilverPlatter who now distribute
ASFA and the CD output has changed to the point where I'm back at square 
one.  Importing references via EndLink works Ok but all refs are imported as
Journal Articles, losing and muddling information about conference proceedings.  

Cherwell Scientific (the UK distributors) are reluctant to spend more time 
developing a "fix" on the grounds that a new version of EN+ is imminent and
will incorporate all manner of filters to cure all ills.

When is the new version due and will it be able to cope with a variety of
formats?

What about making the filters user modifiable as per "Papyrus"?

Here's hoping for good news!

Ulli Wilson, Port Erin Marine Lab, Isle of Man.
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