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Citation error in the Source Template Field Definition

Post by Chrisv » 20 Mar 2022 17:27

I am having a problem designing a custom source template that uses the Citation-specific tick box option in the Source Definition Editor. For some reason, I am only able to assign some of the fields to be citation specific. For the others, It returns an error message when I try to save it, that reads:
"Errors found in templates.
Bibliography Errors: Citation field code not valid in this context: Principal_2".
If I then un-check the Citation-specific check-box, it saves without a problem. This happens for 7 different records (6 of the records are fine with the check-box checked).
Does anyone know why this happens and how do I resolve this issue?
Problem Area:Image

Btw; there is a work-around by changing them to citation specific using the Source Template property box, but that option is Project specific and has to be changed each time I change projects!
Work-around:Image

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Re: Citation error in the Source Template Field Definition

Post by tatewise » 20 Mar 2022 17:53

Welcome to the FHUG Chris.

Citation-specific fields are not supported by the Bibliography Format, so they are invalid if used in that context.
The two solutions are to change such fields back to Source record or remove those fields from the Bibliography Format.

BTW: You cannot add images by the method you tried. See FHUG Knowledge Base Forum Usage Tips under Attachments.
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Re: Citation error in the Source Template Field Definition

Post by Chrisv » 20 Mar 2022 19:09

Thanks so much for your response! I can do without the Bibliography. :D

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Re: Citation error in the Source Template Field Definition

Post by tatewise » 20 Mar 2022 19:24

Have you seen the FHUG Knowledge Base advice Sources and Citations in Version 7 (for New Users)?
It may give useful points to consider.
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