GeneralHow to include all References except a few

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billtrik
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How to include all References except a few

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Hi there,

I know I can use \nocite{*} to include all my references in my bibliography, but is there a way to exlude a few by include their cite-key's as a parameter somewhere?

Thanks in advance
Bill

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billtrik
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Re: How to include all References except a few

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bump.

Can I assume this isn't possible?

Thanks
josephwright
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Re: How to include all References except a few

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As you correctly guess, the \cite system is purely additive: there is no facility to 'cite everything' then do 'do not cite X'. You will need to generate the \cite list you want, or make an edited copy of your database containing only the entries you want.
Joseph Wright
billtrik
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Re: How to include all References except a few

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OK thanks Joseph.

All the best
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