EasySLR now supports CustomID-based bulk upload of supplementary files, allowing teams to link additional materials (e.g., appendices, datasets, supplementary tables) to their corresponding articles using their own unique identifiers.

Overview

Managing supplementary files alongside primary PDFs can be complex—especially when teams rely on internally defined identifiers instead of RefIDs.

With this update, EasySLR enables bulk upload using CustomID matching, ensuring that supplementary files are automatically linked to the correct articles based on your project’s naming convention.

This enhancement provides greater flexibility while maintaining efficiency and accuracy across workflows.

What’s New

1. CustomID-Based File Matching

• Supplementary files can now be matched using CustomID naming conventions

• Automatically links files to the correct article during upload

• Supports projects using external IDs or internal tracking systems

👉 Example:
ABC123_appendix.pdf → Linked to article with CustomID ABC123

2. Bulk Upload Support

• Upload multiple supplementary files in a single batch

• Ideal for large-scale reviews with multiple files per study

• Minimises repetitive manual uploads

3. Support for Multiple Files per Article

• Attach multiple supplementary documents to a single study

• Useful for:

  • Appendices

  • Supplementary tables

  • Additional figures

  • Protocols or supporting documents

4. Improved File Organisation

• Supplementary files are automatically grouped under their respective articles

• Easily accessible during:

  • Full-text screening

  • Data extraction

• Enhances navigation and document management

5. Clear Upload Status & Visibility

• Easily identify:

  • Successfully matched files

  • Unmatched files

• Allows quick resolution before finalising uploads

6. Seamless Workflow Integration

• Works alongside existing CustomID-based PDF upload workflows

• Ensures consistency across all document types

• No changes required to existing project setup

How It Works

1. Prepare supplementary files in a local folder

2. Rename files using the CustomID format

   • Example: ABC123_supplementary_table.pdf

3. Navigate to:
   Uploads → Full-Text → Using ID → Upload → Select Supplementary Upload

4. Upload files in bulk

EasySLR will automatically:

• Match files using CustomID

• Link them to the corresponding articles

Why This Matters

This feature helps teams:

• Use their preferred or existing ID systems

• Avoid manual mapping of supplementary files

• Improve accuracy in document linking

• Keep all study-related materials organised in one place

• Scale workflows efficiently for large or complex projects

Important Notes

• CustomID in file names must exactly match the CustomID in the project

• Files without matching CustomIDs will be flagged as unmatched

• Manual upload remains available for unmatched files