RefWorks: How do I configure RefWorks' Write-N-Cite tool for use when I'm off campus?
Windows
After downloading a copy of Write-N-Cite [choose to "Run" Write-N-Cite"]:
- From the Start Menu select Programs then RefWorks.
- Select the WNC Proxy Configuration Utility.
- Enter the following URL in the box that pops up:
- http://proxy.lib.sfu.ca/login?url=https://refworks.scholarsportal.info/Refworks/?WNC=true
- Do NOT press the Enter/Return key.
- Ensure that there are NO BLANK SPACES on either side of the URL above.
- Click OK
- In order to use Write-n-Cite III, you must have the following loaded on your PC:
- Microsoft Word 2003 and up
- Windows XP or later
- Internet Explorer 6.0 and up
- If you are running older versions of Windows or Office, please install Write-n-Cite II
- You may need to restart your PC
- You should not need a Group Code in order to use Write-N-Cite. If, after following the instructions above, you are prompted for a Group Code, please contact sfu-refworks@sfu.ca.
Macs
After downloading a copy of Write-N-Cite:
- Unstuff the file called macwncinstall.dmg (Safari and IE users will receive a file called archive.sitx and which should be unstuffed).
- Drag Write-N-Cite to the desired location -- typically your Applications folder.
- Then activate Write-N-Cite.
- Select Preferences from the Write-N-Cite menu .
- Select the Proxy option and enter the Proxy Server URL:
- http://proxy.lib.sfu.ca/login?url=https://refworks.scholarsportal.info/Refworks/?WNC=true
- Do NOT press the Enter/Return key.
- Ensure that there are NO BLANK SPACES on either side of the URL above.
- Restart Write-N-Cite for this proxy configuration to take effect
- Please note that Write-N-Cite does NOT install to the MS Word Tools menu of a Mac, you may launch Write-n-Cite from your desktop instead.
- In order to use Write-N-Cite v.2.5 on your Mac, you must have the following:
- Microsoft Word for Mac 2004 and 2008
- Mac OS X version 10.3 or later (including Leopard)
- If you're running older versions of Mac OS or Microsoft Word for Mac, please install Write-N-Cite v. 2
- You should not need a Group Code in order to use Write-N-Cite. If, after following the instructions above, you are prompted for a Group Code, please contact sfu-refworks@sfu.ca.
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