Download the Last Version for iOS Bookends

As a researcher, I value organization and efficiency in my workflow. One way I achieve this is by using reverse chronological order when importing abstracts into my digital library. This allows me to easily track the last date I imported new information.

To do this, I set up a sub-folder called 'Abstracts Inbox' within my 'zz-Inputs' folder in DevonThink Pro (DTP). By option-clicking on the folder and ensuring that 'exclude from tagging is unchecked', I enable tagging for this specific folder. When it's time to transfer abstracts from Bookends, I select the Abstracts Inbox folder in DTP and then open up Bookends, sorting the fields by the 'Added' column.

Once imported into DTP, these abstracts can be parsed using smart folders (enduring searches) that make my literature library a dynamic resource for writing. I've organized all my critical folders into a single DTP database, which has greatly streamlined my workflow.

In the past, I used Tinderbox to organize my notes visually, but it can't compare to the search capabilities of DevonThink Pro. Since switching to Bookends, I've found myself spending less time in Tinderbox and more time in Devonthink.

My old workflow required Keyboard Maestro to extract abstract information to Tinderbox. However, with Bookends, I've discovered a faster alternative. I export the annotated PDF to my desktop, then move the folder to create two new sub-folders: one for highlights and another for full-text extraction.

After highlighting a manuscript in Highlights.app, I export my highlights (along with color tags) directly to Devonthink Pro using the built-in function. Alternatively, I've been experimenting with saving the entire manuscript as single-page PDF documents, which is much quicker. While extracting full text by highlighting the entire document proved too time-consuming, I'm now focusing on extracting highlights and leveraging the search capabilities of DevonThink Pro.

Overall, my workflow has become more efficient since switching to Bookends, allowing me to focus on writing rather than tedious data extraction tasks.

Download the last version for ios Bookends