If you are a Papyrus user and want to give Biblioscape a try for its advanced features, you can transfer your bibliographic records from a Papyrus database to a Biblioscape database easily. The following are some simple steps you can follow. Click here to view a more detailed instruction with graphics at the Biblioscape Web site.
1. If your version
of Papyrus doesn't have the "RIS OUT" format library, you can download it from
http://www.researchsoftwaredesign.com/ftp/risout.flb
2. Copy the format
library into the directory where Pap.exe resides. Then, copy the output format out of the library into
the list of active formats by the commands:
Formats:
Library:
Find ENTER
Select RISOUT~1.flb, hit enter
Select YES
Select COPY from Library, enter
Type in RIS OUT.
The output format is now ready to use.
3. Now to make a RISOUT
file
Select LIST
Choose whatever subset of your database you desire by record number, etc. Follow the instructions
answering as you choose until you reach "Choose on Device"
Select FILE
Select ASCII with line breaks
Name the file, hit enter.
4. Now you are ready to import the RIS file into Biblioscape. In Biblioscape, go to "File | Import". Click "Browse" button to select the file you export in last step. On the "Tagged" tab, select import filter "RIS -- Reference Manager (Ver. 6, 7)" and click "Start" button to import.