Release v4.0-beta

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ Here, the categories "Changed" for added and changed functionality,
 We refer to [GitHub issues](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues) by using `#NUM`.
 
 
-## [Unreleased]
+## [4.0-beta] – 2017-04-17
 
 ### Changed
 - JabRef has a new logo! The logo was designed by "[AikTheOne](https://99designs.de/profiles/theonestudio)" - who was the winner of a design contest at 99designs.com
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   - All file dialogs now use the native file selector of the OS. [#1711](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues/1711)
 - We added a few properties to a group:
     - Icon (with customizable color) that is shown in the groups panel (implements a [feature request in the forum](http://discourse.jabref.org/t/assign-colors-to-groups/321)).
-    - Description text that is shown on mouse hover (implements old feature requests [489](https://sourceforge.net/p/jabref/feature-requests/489/) and [818](https://sourceforge.net/p/jabref/feature-requests/818/)
-- We introduced "automatic groups" that automatically create subgroups based on a certain criteria (e.g., a subgroup for every author or keyword) and supports hierarchies. Implements [91](https://sourceforge.net/p/jabref/feature-requests/91/), [398](https://sourceforge.net/p/jabref/feature-requests/398/) and [#1173](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues/1173) and [#628](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues/628).
+    - Description text that is shown on mouse hover (implements old feature requests [489](https://sourceforge.net/p/jabref/feature-requests/489/) and [818](https://sourceforge.net/p/jabref/feature-requests/818/))
+- We introduced "automatic groups" that automatically create subgroups based on a certain criteria (e.g., a subgroup for every author or keyword) and supports hierarchies. Implements [91](https://sourceforge.net/p/jabref/feature-requests/91/), [398](https://sourceforge.net/p/jabref/feature-requests/398/), [#1173](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues/1173) and [#628](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues/628).
 - We added a document viewer which allows you to have a glance at your PDF documents directly from within JabRef.
 - Using "Look up document identifier" in the quality menu, it is possible to look up DOIs, ArXiv ids and other identifiers for multiple entries.
 - Comments in PDF files can now be displayed inside JabRef in a separate tab
 - We separated the `Move file` and `Rename Pdfs` logic and context menu entries in the `General`-Tab for the Field `file` to improve the semantics
 - We integrated support for the [paper recommender system Mr.DLib](http://help.jabref.org/en/EntryEditor#related-articles-tab) in a new tab in the entry editor.
-- We renamed "database" to "library" to have a real distinction to SQL and NoSQL databases. [#2095](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues/2095)
+- We renamed "database" to "library" to have a real distinction to SQL databases ("shared database") and `bib` files ("library"). [#2095](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues/2095)
 - We improved the UI customization possibilities:
     - It is now possible to customize the colors and the size of the icons (implements a [feature request in the forum](http://discourse.jabref.org/t/menu-and-buttons-with-a-dark-theme/405)).
     - Resizing the menu and label sizes has been improved.
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 - Add tab which shows the MathSciNet review website if the `MRNumber` field is present.
 - A scrollbar was added to the cleanup panel, as a result of issue [#2501](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues/2501)
 - Several scrollbars were added to the preference dialog which show up when content is too large [#2559](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues/2559)
-- We fixed and improved the auto detection of the []OpenOffice and LibreOffice connection](http://help.jabref.org/en/OpenOfficeIntegration)
+- We fixed and improved the auto detection of the [OpenOffice and LibreOffice connection](http://help.jabref.org/en/OpenOfficeIntegration)
 - We added an option to copy the title of BibTeX entries to the clipboard through `Edit -> Copy title` (implements [#210](https://github.com/koppor/jabref/issues/210))
 - The `Move linked files to default file directory`-Cleanup operation respects the `File directory pattern` setting
 - We removed the ordinals-to-superscript formatter from the recommendations for biblatex save actions [#2596](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues/2596)
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  - OpenOffice text formatting now handles nested tags properly [#2483](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues/#2483)
  - The group selection is no longer lost when switching tabs [#1104](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues/1104)
 
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 ## [3.8.2] – 2017-01-29
 
@@ -492,7 +447,7 @@ We refer to [GitHub issues](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues) by using `#
 - Main table now accepts pasted DOIs and tries to retrieve the entry
 - Added support for several Biblatex-fields through drop-down lists with valid alternatives
 - Added integrity checker for an odd number of unescaped '#'
-- Implemented [feature request 384](https://sourceforge.net/p/jabref/features/384): The merge entries dialog now show all text and colored differences between the fields
+- Implemented [feature request #384](https://sourceforge.net/p/jabref/features/384): The merge entries dialog now show all text and colored differences between the fields
 - Implemented [#1233](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues/1233): Group side pane now takes up all the remaining space
 - Added integrity check detecting HTML-encoded characters
 - Added missing help files
@@ -843,7 +798,8 @@ Since much functionality has changed during development, a release of this versi
 
 The changelog of 2.11 and versions before is maintained as [text file](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/blob/v2.11.1/CHANGELOG) in the [v2.11.1 tag](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/tree/v2.11.1).
 
-[unreleased]: https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/compare/v3.8.2...HEAD
+[unreleased]: https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/compare/v4.0-beta...HEAD
+[4.0-beta]: https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/compare/v3.8.2...v4.0-beta
 [3.8.2]: https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/compare/v3.8.1...v3.8.2
 [3.8.1]: https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/compare/v3.8...v3.8.1
 [3.8]: https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/compare/v3.7...v3.8

README.md

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
-# JabRef Development Version
+# JabRef Version 4.0 beta
 
 [![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/JabRef/jabref.svg?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.org/JabRef/jabref)
 [![Dependency Status](https://www.versioneye.com/user/projects/557f2723386664002000009c/badge.svg?style=flat)](https://www.versioneye.com/user/projects/557f2723386664002000009c)
 [![codecov.io](https://codecov.io/github/JabRef/jabref/coverage.svg?branch=master)](https://codecov.io/github/JabRef/jabref?branch=master)
 [![Donation](https://img.shields.io/badge/donate-to%20jabref-orange.svg)](https://donations.jabref.org)
 
-This version is a development version. Features may not work as expected.
+This version is a beta version. Features may not work as expected.
 
 Development builds are available at [builds.jabref.org](https://builds.jabref.org/master/) whereas the [latest release is available via GitHub](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/releases/latest).
 
@@ -24,9 +24,9 @@ JabRef also lets you easily link to PDF or web sources for your reference entrie
 JabRef can import from and export to several formats, and you can customize export filters.
 JabRef can be run as a command line application to convert from any import format to any export format.
 
-* Homepage: https://www.jabref.org
-* Development page: https://github.com/JabRef/jabref
-* Open HUB page: https://www.openhub.net/p/jabref
+* Homepage: <https://www.jabref.org>
+* Development page: <https://github.com/JabRef/jabref>
+* Open HUB page: <https://www.openhub.net/p/jabref>
 
 ### Bug Reports, Suggestions, Other Feedback
 
@@ -47,6 +47,11 @@ For details see [CONTRIBUTING](CONTRIBUTING.md).
 ### Requirements
 
 JabRef runs on any system equipped with the Java Virtual Machine (1.8 or newer), which can be downloaded at no cost from [Oracle](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html).
+From JabRef 4.0 onwards, [JavaFX] support has to be available.
+
+### Installing and Running, Linux:
+
+Please see our [Installation Guide](http://help.jabref.org/en/Installation).
 
 ### Installing and Running, Mac OS X:
 
@@ -109,4 +114,5 @@ See [external libraries](external-libraries.txt) for details.
   [BibTeX]: https://www.ctan.org/pkg/bibtex
   [Biblatex]: https://www.ctan.org/pkg/biblatex
   [install4j]: https://www.ej-technologies.com/products/install4j/overview.html
-  [JabRef]: http://www.jabref.org
+  [JabRef]: https://www.jabref.org
+  [JavaFX]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JavaFX

build.gradle

@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ apply from: 'localization.gradle'
 apply from: 'xjc.gradle'
 
 group = "org.jabref"
-version = "4.0.0-dev"
+version = "4.0.0-beta"
 project.ext.threeDotVersion = "4.0.0.0"
 project.ext.install4jDir = hasProperty("install4jDir") ? getProperty("install4jDir") : (OperatingSystem.current().isWindows() ? 'C:/Program Files/install4j6' : 'install4j6')
 sourceCompatibility = 1.8