JabRef version

Latest development branch build

Commit hash 3dd1f86db2a7cf469e4bf10268c510fa68cb3c32, built on September 16th, 2024.

Operating system

GNU / Linux

Details on version and operating system

uname -r: 6.10.6-10-MANJARO
Desktop Environment: sway (Wayland)

Checked with the latest development build (copy version output from About dialog)

• 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

Tested on commit 3dd1f86db2a7cf469e4bf10268c510fa68cb3c32 via IntelliJ.

1. Start JabRef
2. Click on File > Preferences

Expected Behavior: Preferences Pane opens
Actual Behavior: Application freezes and ceases responding to user UI Inputs

Note: Cannot reproduce with jabref-5.16-portable on https://builds.jabref.org/main, the issue seems to only affect IntelliJ.

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