Add XMP metadata has been written succesfully/failed to pdf

[ThiloteE]

Jabref version 5.3 is able to write XMP metadata to pdfs.

Problem:

• I don't know if it has finished writing it.
• I don't know if it was successful or has failed

Solution i would like:
Something that allows me to know.

• I favour a loading timer/symbol/button/row or column that visibly fills up and that vanishes after the action has been completed. --> It provides both information, but also does not disturb the user.

Other solutions could be:

• a popup --> disturbs workflow
• a symbol that changes colour once. --> but if i want to write metadata again, then it would need to change colour again --> imperfect
• Show information about what kind of metadata is currently attached to PDF(s) --> Workaround, not straightforward. Might require big changes to UI.

[ThiloteE]

If i write XMP metadata to more than one file, there should NOT be a popup for every single file. 100 files, 100 popups is a big no no xD

[ThiloteE]

This is issue is only relevant for the functionality of writing metadata to a pdf-file from within the general tab in the entry editor.

[harshlancer]

Hey, I'm new to the open-source community can I contribute to this project I know how to code in Java.
Please tell me if I can contribute in any manner.

[ThiloteE]

I apologize for not responding sooner!

Welcome to JabRef @harshlancer ! Check out our Contribution Guide https://devdocs.jabref.org/contributing

Meanwhile, it is possible to export XMP metadata via Tools > Write metadata to pdfs (F6) again.

I believe, back then, when I opened this issue this was not possible.

Writing metadata via F6 actually has a mechanism that shows if the write-process was successful or not. For this reason, the importance of solving this issue has diminished, but If you have taken an interest in this issue, sure, you are welcome :-)

Maybe it would be possible to re-use part of the code from the F6 functionality?
(Unfortunately I don't know where that part of the code would be and I am not deep into coding, so i am not much help assisting in that regard)

[ThiloteE]

As a reminder: This issue is only relevant for what happens when clicking on the following button:

[vithlaithla]

Hi, I would like to contribute to the project and work on this issue.

[ThiloteE]

@vithlaithla, hey sure. Do you know Antonio? This draft pull request already looks pretty good! Maybe you can talk to each other? If you prefer to work on a different issue alone, because this issue is too small for the both of you, check the labels for "good first issue" or if you are a student and need a project check out JabRefs candidate for university projects page.

[vithlaithla]

@ThiloteE hey thanks for the suggestions! I will look for other issues.