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Show proper error message when .bib file contains git (or SVN) conflict markers #9167

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enochytchen opened this issue Sep 21, 2022 · 1 comment
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Show proper error message when .bib file contains git (or SVN) conflict markers #9167

enochytchen opened this issue Sep 21, 2022 · 1 comment
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5.7 (latest release)

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macOS

Details on version and operating system

macOS 12.2.1

Checked with the latest development build

  • I made a backup of my libraries before testing the latest development version.
  • I have tested the latest development version and the problem persists

Steps to reproduce the behaviour

  1. I tried to import a bib file from my drive. (Open library -> select bib file -> Open
  2. It showed "Connection error. For input string: "<<<<<<<<<<<". A local copy will be opened.
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Hi, seems like something is wrong with your bib file. It seems the bib file is connected to a shared database that cannot be opened correctly.

The issue could also be coming from a merge conflict with git. Can you attach your bib file or send it privately to web@jabref.org ?

@ThiloteE ThiloteE added import bug Confirmed bugs or reports that are very likely to be bugs status: waiting-for-feedback The submitter or other users need to provide more information about the issue labels Sep 23, 2022
@koppor koppor mentioned this issue Sep 26, 2022
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@koppor koppor added type: enhancement and removed status: waiting-for-feedback The submitter or other users need to provide more information about the issue bug Confirmed bugs or reports that are very likely to be bugs labels Sep 26, 2022
@koppor koppor changed the title Unable to import a bib Show proper error message when .bib file contains git (or SVN) conflict markers Sep 26, 2022
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