The preview feature, for example, serves to check on the accuracy of the data input. Unfortunately, a description of LM30 's default data-entry conventions is well buried in the documentation. Of course, some valid formats, such as those for the date field, can be defined by the user. But, since users learn about format conventions by using the defaults first, this is information which should be readily accessible. Reference Management Information about references is stored in records whose characteristics vary according to the type of reference being described.
Databases consist of varying numbers of different types of records.
Experienced users may want to design their own record types. Modifications to field and record structures may necessitate corresponding modifications to the Format Files and Style Sheets used for generating the bibliographies. Since this involves learning dot commands and other programming conventions, users in general and humanities scholars in particular should be aware that the default record types and field attributes will meet most bibliographic needs. I experienced no problems inserting the file containing the citation information into my document and automatically creating a bibliography from the references. Searching Not much has changed in the search functions since Version 1.24.