I have duplicate references in my library but they are filed in different groups. If I delete one of the records does it mean I then have to manually add the remaining reference back into the group from which the duplicate was deleted.
Im not sure if I have made that clear:
For example, when I search for duplicates the search result will pull up two references ref A and ref B - these are the same reference however ref A has been filed in Group A and ref B has been filed in Group B. If I delete one of the duplicate records e.g. ref B, does that mean I then need to manaually add Ref A into group B?
Yes thank you That is what I thought. I have been using record summary to check the groups and then making sure I add the remaining record to the group that I deleted the duplicate from. It feels a bit long winded but Im glad you have confirmed that is the only way to do it.
My problem arose because I unknowingly added the same references several times, placed each in different groups, and now I would like to have the group information carry over to whichever reference I don’t delete in the duplicate search. In other words, I would like to merge duplicate references and maintain either or both of their group designations.
A few related suggestions:
-Add a warning when a user is about to add a duplicate reference to their library. All operating systems and file management systems have this feature. It will help to curb the duplicate issue in general.
-The group(s) each reference is in should be listed as a field that can be checked. Seems silly that the only way the group ID can be shown is by clicking References>Record Summary.
Please update the forum on these issues. A basic issue like this should not persist for 5+ years.
That is what I thought. I have been using record summary to check the groups and then making sure I add the remaining record to the group that I deleted the duplicate from. It feels a bit long winded but Im glad you have confirmed that is the only way to do it.