References Hack 2.2 + Redeem Codes
BibTeX database manager
Developer: Benjamin Burton
Category: Productivity
Price: $2.99 (Download for free)
Version: 2.2
ID: org.benburton.References
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Description
Carry your BibTeX libraries with you on your iPad and iPhone!
A BibTeX library is a collection of bibliographic references (papers, books, reports, etc.), designed to work with the LaTeX typesetting system. Each library is stored in a specially-formatted text file (typically ending in .bib), which you can create with your favourite text editor.
The References app gives you an easy way to browse through and interact with your BibTeX libraries. You can scroll, search, follow links, and view file attachments. In particular:
- The app creates links from DOIs, MathSciNet references, ACM IDs, and of course URLs.
- The app understands elementary LaTeX, so if your titles and/or abstracts contain markup or mathematics (and if your LaTeX is simple enough) then the app can display them nicely.
- If you used BibDesk or JabRef to create your library, the app can view your file attachments (e.g., PDFs that you have attached to your references).
- You can view references grouped by keywords, if you use the Keywords field in your BibTeX libraries. You can also view all of your smart/static groups from BibDesk, and your dynamic/static groups from JabRef.
- The app supports BibLaTeX libraries as well as classic BibTeX.
The References app can open BibTeX libraries from anywhere on your device. In particular, you can use iCloud Drive to keep them synchronised between your devices.
FILE ATTACHMENTS:
To view file attachments (e.g., PDFs), the path to each file should be included in the corresponding entry in your BibTeX library. You can do this using the specially encoded Bdsk-File-* fields (as used by BibDesk), or the plain text File field (as used by JabRef). If you are writing your BibTeX files by hand, just add a File field giving the location of the attachment, such as File = {../PDFs/foo.pdf}.
All paths are relative to the location of your BibTeX library (so if your BibTeX library is Documents/BibTeX/papers.bib and you encode an attachment as ../PDFs/foo.pdf, then the app will look for the file Documents/PDFs/foo.pdf). If your attachments are stored somewhere different, then you can just add their location as a new linked folder in the app, and the References app will still be able to find them.
You can view attachments from many places, including Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, Nextcloud or OneDrive (all iOS versions), or iCloud Drive or anywhere on your iPhone/iPad (iOS 13+ only). If you are having trouble viewing attachments from a third-party provider, please mail the References developer with the details.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
To learn more about BibTeX, see http://www.bibtex.org/ .
A BibTeX library is a collection of bibliographic references (papers, books, reports, etc.), designed to work with the LaTeX typesetting system. Each library is stored in a specially-formatted text file (typically ending in .bib), which you can create with your favourite text editor.
The References app gives you an easy way to browse through and interact with your BibTeX libraries. You can scroll, search, follow links, and view file attachments. In particular:
- The app creates links from DOIs, MathSciNet references, ACM IDs, and of course URLs.
- The app understands elementary LaTeX, so if your titles and/or abstracts contain markup or mathematics (and if your LaTeX is simple enough) then the app can display them nicely.
- If you used BibDesk or JabRef to create your library, the app can view your file attachments (e.g., PDFs that you have attached to your references).
- You can view references grouped by keywords, if you use the Keywords field in your BibTeX libraries. You can also view all of your smart/static groups from BibDesk, and your dynamic/static groups from JabRef.
- The app supports BibLaTeX libraries as well as classic BibTeX.
The References app can open BibTeX libraries from anywhere on your device. In particular, you can use iCloud Drive to keep them synchronised between your devices.
FILE ATTACHMENTS:
To view file attachments (e.g., PDFs), the path to each file should be included in the corresponding entry in your BibTeX library. You can do this using the specially encoded Bdsk-File-* fields (as used by BibDesk), or the plain text File field (as used by JabRef). If you are writing your BibTeX files by hand, just add a File field giving the location of the attachment, such as File = {../PDFs/foo.pdf}.
All paths are relative to the location of your BibTeX library (so if your BibTeX library is Documents/BibTeX/papers.bib and you encode an attachment as ../PDFs/foo.pdf, then the app will look for the file Documents/PDFs/foo.pdf). If your attachments are stored somewhere different, then you can just add their location as a new linked folder in the app, and the References app will still be able to find them.
You can view attachments from many places, including Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, Nextcloud or OneDrive (all iOS versions), or iCloud Drive or anywhere on your iPhone/iPad (iOS 13+ only). If you are having trouble viewing attachments from a third-party provider, please mail the References developer with the details.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
To learn more about BibTeX, see http://www.bibtex.org/ .
Version history
2.2
2020-11-16
- Now supports Nextcloud for opening PDF attachments (in addition to iCloud, Box, Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive).
- Additional options for configuring how entries are displayed.
- Additional options for configuring how entries are displayed.
2.1.1
2020-07-16
- For iOS 12 users: Supports file transfer from iTunes or macOS Finder into an "On my iPhone/iPad" folder. This gives iOS 12 users a new way to view libraries with PDF file attachments, without using cloud services such as Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.
- Other minor tweaks.
- Other minor tweaks.
2.1
2020-06-11
v2.1: Now supports JabRef dynamic groups!
v2.0: Supports BibDesk smart groups, and supports Box, Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive for viewing attachments on all iOS versions (plus iCloud Drive as always on iOS 13).
v2.0: Supports BibDesk smart groups, and supports Box, Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive for viewing attachments on all iOS versions (plus iCloud Drive as always on iOS 13).
2.0
2020-05-31
Smart groups and cloud storage!
- Full support for browsing BibDesk smart groups, as well as BibDesk/JabRef static groups;
- Now supports Box, Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive for viewing attachments on all iOS versions (plus iCloud Drive as always on iOS 13).
- Full support for browsing BibDesk smart groups, as well as BibDesk/JabRef static groups;
- Now supports Box, Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive for viewing attachments on all iOS versions (plus iCloud Drive as always on iOS 13).
1.8
2020-05-21
- Now shows static groups from BibDesk and JabRef.
- iOS 12 users can now view PDF attachments!
- Earlier versions added support for Dropbox file attachments, keywords, different display styles, and x-bdsk://citekey URLs.
Note: On iOS 12, attachments are supported on Dropbox only. On iOS 13 your attachments can come from several places, including Dropbox, iCloud Drive, or on your iPhone/iPad.
- iOS 12 users can now view PDF attachments!
- Earlier versions added support for Dropbox file attachments, keywords, different display styles, and x-bdsk://citekey URLs.
Note: On iOS 12, attachments are supported on Dropbox only. On iOS 13 your attachments can come from several places, including Dropbox, iCloud Drive, or on your iPhone/iPad.
1.7
2020-05-10
Version 1.7: Keywords are now supported! Also able to open URLs of the form x-bdsk://citekey.
Version 1.6: Dropbox file attachments are now fully supported! Also offers different display styles for your bibliographies.
Version 1.6: Dropbox file attachments are now fully supported! Also offers different display styles for your bibliographies.
1.6
2020-04-13
Dropbox file attachments are now fully supported! Also offers different display styles for your bibliographies - you can change style using the new settings button.
1.5
2019-12-19
Resolved an issue where .bib files are grayed out and cannot be selected, because another app already "owns" them.
1.4
2019-12-02
- Much faster to load large libraries.
- If the library you are viewing is changed remotely (e.g., via iCloud), these changes will now show immediately in the app.
- If the library you are viewing is changed remotely (e.g., via iCloud), these changes will now show immediately in the app.
1.3
2019-11-25
Added BibLaTeX support, and fixed a crash:
- The app now supports BibLaTeX reference types (e.g., @online, @legal, etc.) and fields (e.g., journalname instead of journal). Of course the classic BibTeX types and fields are still supported also.
- Fixed a crash that occurred in some cases where accented names were stored directly (e.g., Ü) instead of TeX-encoded (e.g., {\"U}).
- The app now supports BibLaTeX reference types (e.g., @online, @legal, etc.) and fields (e.g., journalname instead of journal). Of course the classic BibTeX types and fields are still supported also.
- Fixed a crash that occurred in some cases where accented names were stored directly (e.g., Ü) instead of TeX-encoded (e.g., {\"U}).
1.2
2019-11-21
On iOS 13, when viewing file attachments (e.g., PDFs), the app now searches all linked folders in addition to the location encoded in your BibTeX library.
This means that, if your file attachments are not located where your BibTeX library says they are, you can just add their location as a linked folder and the References app will still be able to find them.
This means that, if your file attachments are not located where your BibTeX library says they are, you can just add their location as a linked folder and the References app will still be able to find them.
1.1
2019-11-14
Syntax highlighting for BibTeX source; rich support for the Crossref field; recognises JabRef file attachments.
1.0
2019-11-07
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Ratings
4.9 out of 5
24 Ratings
Reviews
Silent Mama,
Dropbox linking not working
Updated on April 14. The developer has FIXED the Dropbox sync issues and this app now works as advertised. This a a GREAT app for researchers who use BibTex to organize their references. Many thanks for this very helpful research tool.
I was a longtime user of PocketBib who was very sad to PB development stop. Consequently, I was thrilled to discover References for iOS bibtex files. Unfortunately I am also unable to link my Dropbox folders to access pdf files. The Dropbox link is greyed out and inactive. If that important functionality was fixed (and the addition of keyword searching was added) I would give this app a five star review.
I was a longtime user of PocketBib who was very sad to PB development stop. Consequently, I was thrilled to discover References for iOS bibtex files. Unfortunately I am also unable to link my Dropbox folders to access pdf files. The Dropbox link is greyed out and inactive. If that important functionality was fixed (and the addition of keyword searching was added) I would give this app a five star review.
Dr BigJim,
Great replacement for EndNote
I have been looking for a simple tool and system to replace EndNote that was not online on yet another cloud-hosted service. This application works great, especially when using iCloud Drive. I have never used Dropbox and I do not foresee ever needing Dropbox. Keep up the great work! The only issue that I saw was when I had not generated any site keys, the app would only see one source rather than the 136 that I had in the bib file. And another issue is that since I use folders to organize, all of my reference libraries come as References.
Joseph Mitt,
Great bibtex manager
With the addition of support for “groups” this has become a great way for me to manage my reference library. I use jabref on the desktop and box to sync my bibtex file and PDFs of papers and this manages things very well. The only other features I could want are support for a hierarchy of groups (which is how they are in my jabref library) and the ability to mark up the PDFs in another app, but I blame the later point on iOS’ horrible file system.
bumpwy,
Not bad!
As a bibdesk user this app is really what I need, allowing me to access my library seamlessly. Handy.
I wonder if it’s possible, when opening attached PDFs, to have the option of opening it in other viewers e.g. acrobat? Currently one can only import it to acrobat, but then it creates a new file. If there’s an option to open the file in acrobat directly I thought it really completes the workflow. Thanks!
I wonder if it’s possible, when opening attached PDFs, to have the option of opening it in other viewers e.g. acrobat? Currently one can only import it to acrobat, but then it creates a new file. If there’s an option to open the file in acrobat directly I thought it really completes the workflow. Thanks!
Noone99,
Such a great app
This is by far the easiest app to use for viewing bibtex libraries on iOS/iPad. It’s ththe only one that lets you decide where to keep your attachments and be able to view them from the app. One small feature request: an option to authors for entries display entries like Last Name, First Name. :)
garygbaker,
It’s a working bib reader
Finally an app to read BibTeX files. As others have noted, the file linking feature doesn’t currently work if the file folder is in Dropbox. Obviously, some sort of ability to add and edit entries would be amazing, but I can just do that manually. I’m a JabRef user and I use the “keywords” field for organizing entries into groups. If some sort of sidebar to group by keyword is added, this will be a 5 star app for me.
ghoetker,
Easy access to bibdesk references and files
Replacing PocketBib, which is no longer developed, this is a slick and effective app. Great for finding and reading my references.
Impressed by how responsive the developer was in adding access to files in Dropbox!
Hope the app succeeds and look forward to seeing future developments.
Impressed by how responsive the developer was in adding access to files in Dropbox!
Hope the app succeeds and look forward to seeing future developments.
smellstein123,
Simple and to the point
Great way to access BibTex on iPad. The developer is active and adds features all the time (like access to OneDrive, and other cloud storage). Very recommended.
SupposeNot,
Great app for accessing your bibtex library and attached articles on iPad
Glad to see the most recent update! Indispensable mobile access for academics on the go.
snoops90,
virw and cite on the go
Wonderful app that solves the problem of being able to ciye entries in one's bib file to write papers on the go
