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"Save as" only copies

Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:27 pm
by Hans L
Hello:

I use XnView MP Windows Version 1.0 64bits (Apr 28 2022).

When I "Save as", I remain in the original file, and the "Save as" name file is a copy. I feel that this is unusual. How can I "Save as" and be 'transported" to the file with the "Save as" name?

Thanks,

Hans L

Re: "Save as" only copies

Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2022 8:22 pm
by helmut
Thank you, Hans, for your request. I'm not 100% sure whether I understood your problem right but please try out checking "Synchronize browser when view is closed" checkbox which you can find in Tools > Settings | Interface | Interface. From then on XnView will update/synchronize the path of XnView browser when closing an image view.

Re: "Save as" only copies

Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2022 10:00 pm
by XnTriq
In addition to the option mentioned by Helmut, you may also want to check your configuration in ToolsSettings…GeneralFile operations:
  • Save as for 'Save' action
  • For 'Save as', use original pathname
  • For 'Save as', use original format
  • Use output filename after 'Save as'

Re: "Save as" only copies

Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2022 12:09 am
by Hans L
I did not use your suggestion Helmut, because XnTriq had the answer (thanks). It now works. Helmut, thanks anyway!

Hans L