Dropping a PDF on an entry should be consistent

[koppor]

When one wants to attach a PDF to an entry and move the PDF to the local data base folder, this is only possible by dropping the PDF into the preview pane or the "File" field (in the tab "General"). Then, the dialog "link to file" (call it "link dialog") is shown. When one drops the PDF onto the entry in the table, another dialog ("Import Metadata from PDF", call it "import dialog") is shown.

The import dialog offers "only attach PDF", which is one option of the link dialog. Thus, the options offered at the import dialog are incomplete. Therefore, the options of the link dialog should be included in the import dialog, too.

[koppor]

drop on table

drop on preview

[tobiasdiez]

I always found it confusing that I can't simply drag and drop a pdf file to the main table in order to import it (I think dropping on the tab header works). What do you think about:

• drop on table: always import as new entry
• drop on preview or entry editor: link

[koppor]

drop on table

drop on preview

[koppor]

Idea: from JabCon:

When creating a new entry, JabRef should parse the PDF using both the PDF Content importer and the XMP. Then, using the merge entries dialog, the resulting BibTeX entry should be offered. Only if conflicts. If no conflicts, just create the entry with the information.

User should not be asked, sensible defaults. - Use should use cleanup.

[Siedlerchr]

Although we talked at this during JabCon, I have problems remembering all decisions:
But I think we should show that dialog for MainTable + Preview
Only if the files is dropped to the File Listview under General it should be linked to the entry without further notice