If entry data is changed, file name should also be changed

[koppor]

• An entry has a file attached
• The filename matches "rename to the defined pattern" (meaning auto generated file name; configured in Preferences -> Linked files -> Linked file name conventions)
• I change the data also changing the name generated the defined pattern
• JabRef should rename the file, too

Tasks:

1. Add a preference Linked files -> Linked file name conventions -> [ ] Auto rename files if entry changes (false as default)
2. Listen to entry change events and check preference and rename file (if preference allows and file name matches)

Note that an empty pattern should not result in any action (because the file name does not match)

[abimael-turing]

@koppor Can I work on this issue?

Could you please provide the steps to reproduce the behavior?

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[abimael-turing]

@ThiloteE I am currently working on it.

[ThiloteE]

The steps to reproduce the behaviour have already been given, but if something is a little unclear, maybe the documentation about "entries" and "linked files" will be of help:

We are talking about the "file" field, which is a JabRef-specific field.

• https://docs.jabref.org/collect/add-entry-using-an-id
• https://docs.jabref.org/advanced/fields
• https://docs.jabref.org/finding-sorting-and-cleaning-entries/filelinks

[it-harsh]

@abimael-turing , are you still working on it ?

[narasimhareddyputta94]

@abimael-turing is currently working on this issue. If you would like to collaborate or have any input, feel free to comment on the issue thread.