Global Search - keep search term in Dialog window

[teertinker]

Jabref has a very good option to keep the search term across different libraries:
If I search for "Klenk" I can search across libraries.

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However, if a user opens the global search dialog, the search term "Klenk" is erased and Jabref shows all results:

From a user perspective this is not straightforward.

Are there any reasons that keep JabRef from using the search term that is already present in the search field?

Thanks

[Siedlerchr]

Refs #11032 and #11024
@LoayGhreeb Was it on purpose to clear the search term?

[LoayGhreeb]

Was it on purpose to clear the search term?

I just separated the global search query and the normal search query so that each bar will have its own query. It doesn't really clear the search term. In my opinion, this is more straightforward, similar to when you use Ctrl F and Ctrl Shift F in IntelliJ, where they are separated.

I think what we can do is set the initial global search query to the current normal search query.

[LoayGhreeb]

After making this change, double-clicking on the global search becomes confusing (#11010). Here's what's happening:

When double-clicking on the global search, it clears the library search to ensure the entry gets selected.

1. Open the global search dialog.
2. Search.
3. Double-click on an entry:
   • The global search dialog closes.
   • The library search query gets cleared (if any).
   • The entry gets selected in the main table.
4. Reopen the global search.
5. The previous search query is lost - it should still be there.