It is almost the beginning of February and thus I am in the throes of writing another grant (2 actually). Over the next few months, I plan to write several entries about my migration and how Bookends has become a critical part of my augmented writing workflow. I don't like the way duplicate references and / or PDFs are handled. This didn't work well with how I collect information so I decided to modify my Hazel script, changing it to launch Bookends instead of Papers. ![]() My smart collections don’t transfer to iOS.Īlthough I can designate a “watch” folder to import new PDFs into Bookends, this only works with PDFs that are saved to the folder AFTER Bookends is open. I can't export or customize the format of the exported metadata. It was difficult to import Papers library with PDF into Bookends (Bookends only imported about 1/3 of my PDFs). This obviates the need for the KM script I built to move citations from Papers to Tinderbox. Tinderbox maintains metadata from Bookends. The PDF and the metadata I choose is automatically synced with the Mac app (although I have to rename the pdf when I get to my Mac).Īll PDFs are saved to a single folder in iCloud, making them easy to access and for Devonthink to index.īookends integrates well with Scrivener (and many other writing clients)ĭragging and dropping citations into Tinderbox and Devonthink are both seamless. The iOS and Desktop version are better integrated than Papers.Ī PDF on my phone is drop-dead easy to import into Bookends. The interface, although not as modern as Papers, is cleaner and more organized. It’s been several months now and the more I use Bookends, the more I like it.Things I like about Bookends: After digging deep into the software, I decided to migrate from Papers to Bookends. Following publication of the blog entry, I received a very nice email from SonnySoft asking me to take a closer look at Bookends. Several people also mentioned the LEGENDARY support of SonnySoft, the company behind Bookends.My initial evaluation of Bookends was far too cursory. Several folks raved about the tight integration between Bookends and Devonthink as well as Bookends and Tinderbox-two other programs I use heavily in my academic life. When I wrote about my interest in migrating away from Papers, several Wippp Readers suggested I check out Bookends. ![]() Because of the time I’ve spent in Papers, I started having angst when I read of certain changes to the software: a subscription model, the loss of Magic Citations, and the loss of integration with Scrivener.I started exploring alternatives to Papers. Over the years, I built many scripts and work-arounds to address the shortcomings of the application. The app highlights an admin mode that offers unrestricted root access, so the user uses his Mac without having to use an app by any other user.I have dedicated a lot of time and energy squeaking every ounce of productivity from the Papers app. It has features handy batch renaming, file viewer, and the archives handling to improve the performance. The user can use many tabs and windows simultaneously without any problem. This app has a variety of expert tools the file manager looks prepared for power users such as IT professionals and software developers. It also has a handy search mode from which the user can quickly search the current directly. The user can copy-paste the full address of the file or folder and go directly to it. The user has to press CMD+G when he is in a Finder window to open an address bar. It can add a Windows-style address bar into the Finder application. The file completion and suggestion popups keep the filesystem navigation straightforward without going through any learning curve. ![]() The user can easily copy or paste file paths and access the hidden files or folders without going into deep. It offers FTP SFTP and SCP connections to transfer data to servers. The app has local editing tools so the user can edit his files from inside this file manager. In this app, the user can track a specific file type by using the advanced search feature and rename many files at a time by using the batch renaming tool. The app has a lot of productivity defining tools to enhance performance. The app allows the user to adjust the width of columns so the user can see the complete file names of all the files without adjusting the column width manually. It can copy and move the files easily, and it is good to use when the user has to handle a lot of files. So, if the user wants to show hidden items, hide desktop, create a symbolic link, or copy path, this app can help work faster. It offers quick access to different functions that are available in the toolbar, menus, and the contextual menu.
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