Custom entry type cannot be added to bibliography

[DrFelder]

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please take a look at my comment first!

JabRef version 5.0-dev on MacOS 10.14.4

(N/A) I have tested the latest development version...

I have a custom Type Url that is specified in my .bib file:

@Comment{jabref-entrytype: Url: req[author;title;note;year;url] opt[]}

However, I can not use the type when I create a new entry:

What am I doing wrong? Do I need a different config or something?

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Use current master build
2. Add the Url type to your .bib file
3. Try to add an entry that is an Url
4. Entry type Url can not be selected

[DrFelder]

I have looked into the issue further: the problem is that the custom entry type is not transferred from the bibliography to the local settings.

I have switched to a previous installation of jabref, imported the entry into the local settings, switched to the dev build and now it is working.

Problem is: in itself, it isn't a "working feature" if the user needs to install a couple of versions and switch around. Should I open a new issue or correct the one above?

[matthiasgeiger]

Hello!
The customizing functionality is currently not available in the 5.0dev versions - see #4719 for details.

[koppor]

@DrFelder Could you please re-check with v5.1? We worked on the customize entry functionality there!

[DrFelder]

It has been a long time since I last used JabRef (must've been while writing my bachelors degree 😊), but I will gladly reinstall it and re-check.

[koppor]

@DrFelder May I ask for an update?

[Siedlerchr]

Closing this issue due to inactivity 💤
Please reopen the issue with additional information if the problem persists.