JabRef version
Latest development branch build (please note build date below)
Operating system
Windows
Details on version and operating system
JabRef 6.0-alpha.147--2026-03-17--d7c59e3 Windows 10 10.0 amd64 Java 25.0.2 JavaFX 26+27
Checked with the latest development build (copy version output from About dialog)
Steps to reproduce the behaviour
Problem:
Watch the videos in #15390 (comment)
The side-pane opens somewhere in the middle of the screen. After the user manually adjusts the width of the sidepane and restarts JabRef, the side-pane still opens in the middle of the screen, but then snaps to the position that it was manually adjusted to in the prior run. While technically sufficient, this snapping behaviour looks a little odd visually and not very professional.
What should be done:
My request would be to find a way to retain current functionality while getting rid of the snapping visually.
Maybe it is possible to render the sidepane only AFTER the snapping has happened and the width has been adjusted?
Additional note:
A fix requires testing on multiple operating systems, as we have made the experience that changes in this part of the code can cause regressions. Contributors could utilize virtual machines or ask the community to help testing.
JabRef version
Latest development branch build (please note build date below)
Operating system
Windows
Details on version and operating system
JabRef 6.0-alpha.147--2026-03-17--d7c59e3 Windows 10 10.0 amd64 Java 25.0.2 JavaFX 26+27
Checked with the latest development build (copy version output from About dialog)
Steps to reproduce the behaviour
Problem:
Watch the videos in #15390 (comment)
The side-pane opens somewhere in the middle of the screen. After the user manually adjusts the width of the sidepane and restarts JabRef, the side-pane still opens in the middle of the screen, but then snaps to the position that it was manually adjusted to in the prior run. While technically sufficient, this snapping behaviour looks a little odd visually and not very professional.
What should be done:
My request would be to find a way to retain current functionality while getting rid of the snapping visually.
Maybe it is possible to render the sidepane only AFTER the snapping has happened and the width has been adjusted?
Additional note:
A fix requires testing on multiple operating systems, as we have made the experience that changes in this part of the code can cause regressions. Contributors could utilize virtual machines or ask the community to help testing.