Due to the Crossref update and migration on July 8-9, 2025, eXtyles users will need to install the following patch to ensure that eXtyles is still able to run Crossref Linking and Correction when the downtime is over.


Solutions for build numbers 5330 and below

https://webdav.literatumonline.com/inera-common-patches/eXtylesCrossrefPatch2025-07-02.zip


Once extracted from the zip file, please copy ONLY the file CrossRefDflt.xar to the location listed below:


C:/Program Files/eXtyles/OMServer

(Or, if you are running 32-bit Office, the directory is: C:/Program Files (x86)/eXtyles/OMServer)


Solutions for build numbers 5331 and above

https://webdav.literatumonline.com/inera-common-patches/eXtylesCrossrefPatch2025-07-02.zip


Once extracted from the zip file, please copy both the files CrossRefDflt.xar and LinkRefs.xvc to the location listed below:


C:/Program Files/eXtyles/OMServer

(Or, if you are running 32-bit Office, the directory is: C:/Program Files (x86)/eXtyles/OMServer)



This update changes the way eXtyles queries Crossref from a static IP to a full URL. Depending on your security settings, your IT department may need to make some additional adjustments to your firewall after the patch is installed. Please contact extyles-support@inera.com if you have any questions.