Save State
The "Save State" feature manually saves the current editing content to the browser's temporary memory. It's useful when you want to save at a specific moment in addition to the automatic backup.
How to Use
- From the Menu Bar
Select [Edit] → [Save State] - Keyboard Shortcut
Difference from Auto Backup
Reading Forest automatically backs up 3 seconds after editing, but "Save State" allows you to create a backup immediately at any time you choose.
Tip
"Save State" saves to the browser's IndexedDB. For permanent storage, always use [File] → [Save] → [Local].
Insert File
This feature inserts (merges) the contents of another reading notes file into the currently open file. It's useful when you want to combine multiple files into one.
How to Use
- From the Menu Bar
Select [Edit] → [Insert File] - File Selection Dialog
Select the reading notes file (.rfnote) you want to insert - Insertion Complete
All books and reading records from the selected file are added to the current file
Notes
- Duplicate Check
If the same book already exists, the reading records will be merged - Source File Unchanged
The source file is not modified. It's added as a copy
Use Cases
You can combine files that were separated by year, or merge reading notes shared among family members.
Web Search (Add Books)
This feature allows you to search for books using Google Books and add them to your reading notes. Books not found in the database search may be available through Google Books.
How to Use
- From the Menu Bar
Select [Edit] → [Web Search] - Enter Search Keywords
Enter the book title, author name, ISBN, etc. and search - Select from Results
Choose the book you want to add from the search results - Addition Complete
The selected book is added to your reading notes
Difference from Database Search
| Item | Database Search | Web Search |
|---|---|---|
| Data Source | National Diet Library | Google Books |
| Coverage | Rich in Japanese books | Books worldwide |
| Cover Image | None | Available (in most cases) |
Tip
"Database Search" is recommended for Japanese books, while "Web Search" is better for foreign books or when you want cover images.