Jabref version 5.3 is able to write XMP metadata to pdfs.

Problem:

• I don't know if it has finished writing it.
• I don't know if it was successful or has failed

Solution i would like:
Something that allows me to know.

• I favour a loading timer/symbol/button/row or column that visibly fills up and that vanishes after the action has been completed. --> It provides both information, but also does not disturb the user.

Other solutions could be:

• a popup --> disturbs workflow
• a symbol that changes colour once. --> but if i want to write metadata again, then it would need to change colour again --> imperfect
• Show information about what kind of metadata is currently attached to PDF(s) --> Workaround, not straightforward. Might require big changes to UI.