Disable auto key generation

Features
1

I would like the option to turn off auto key generation when entries are copied from one bib file to another. I tried to turn off this in the preferences, but it did not work.

2

Hi,

can you please test with the latest development version? There have been some fixes regarding the copying of entries from one library to another.
https://builds.jabref.org/main/

3

I tried v5.14 and it did not fix the issue. Just for clarity, what I am doing is:

  1. Open original bib file.
  2. File-> New library
  3. Select multiple entries in original bib file.
  4. Edit → Copy
  5. Go to new library tab.
  6. Edit → Paste.

Problem: It changes the cite key strings in the entries in the new library.

4

I think I remember that you have to disable

grafik
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this option Generate nwe key for imported entries

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5

Thank you for the suggestion.
Unclicking the box beside “Generate a new key for imported entries” fixed the problem.
That is exactly what I needed.
Cheers.

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