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Database 10: Using an Intel Mac and EndNote X, when I try to open a library that was created using an older version of EndNote, the conversion process fails and produces an error: "The document library name could not be opened." How can I convert my older library for use in EndNote X?

Answer: If your library was created in EndNote version 7 or any previous versions, you need to update to X.0.2 in order to properly convert an EndNote 7 or earlier library on an Intel Mac. Additionally, be sure that your old library file ends in the .enl file extension so that it's properly recognized as an EndNote library.

NOTE: If you have already tried to convert a library without updating to EndNote X.0.2, there is an additional step you need to complete before you will be able to convert this library. In Finder, locate the EndNote library file which you tried to convert. Here you should find a Data folder. For example, if your library is called "Library" you will see a folder here called "Library.Data". In this folder you will find a subfolder called "rdb". Drag this "rdb" folder to the Trash.

Once you have done this you will be able to convert the library using EndNote X.0.2.

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