Import of bibtex fails while others work

MF-
Report ID: 1506308365

I am using Zotero Standalone 4.0.25.2.
I try to use "Import from Clipboard" (or the short cut) to import copied bibtex entries.
The error message says:

"Ein Fehler ist aufgetreten beim Importieren der ausgewählten Datei. Bitte überprüfen Sie, ob die Datei korrekt ist und versuchen Sie es erneut."

I don't know the original error message but it should be something like:
"An error occurred during the import of the selected file. Please check the file and try again."

The source from the bibtex files / entries is from various platforms like elsevier or ieee when you use the "export citation" method.

When you choose a different export format on these sites (e.g. EndNote) the import works fine.

Last test page where error occurred: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.39064
  • zuphilip
    Do you have Better Bibtex installed at any time?
  • dstillman
    edited February 2, 2015
    Yeah, the BibTeX from that page works for me. Try resetting your translators from the Advanced → Files and Folders pane of the Zotero preferences.

    Note, though, that there shouldn't really be any need to use Import from Clipboard for that site or similar ones — you should just have the appropriate browser connector installed and use the one-click save.
  • MF-
    "Yeah, the BibTeX from that page works for me. Try resetting your translators from the Advanced → Files and Folders pane of the Zotero preferences."

    Thanks.
    That was working.
    However, I don't understand why.

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