How do I use filters?
Filters are files that translate the data that comes out of the database into something that EndNote can understand. In many cases, a database (for example, Medline) is available from several vendors, but the University of Michigan generally only subscribes through one vendor (in our example, Medline is only available through the OVID interface at U-M). You must match both the database and the vendor in order for the data to import correctly (in our example, you would choose the Medline(OVID) filter, and Medline(CSA), Medline(DIMDI) and Medline(Medscape), all of which do come with EndNote, wouldn't work).
To find a filter for a particular database, first look in your Filter Manager (go to Edit > Import Filters > Filter Manager in EndNote) to see if you have one installed. If you do not, or if the one you already have does not work, visit EndNote's Filter website. If EndNote's filter website does not have a filter that works for you, check the help files in the database in question - they may specify a different filter you already have, or provide a filter for download. If none of the above options work, contact the Knowledge Navigation Center directly, and we will attempt to resolve the issue.