XnView Software

XnViewMP 1.4.5 64bit
Windows11 (22H2), display resolution 3840x2160, win scaling 150%

Viewer - save as
original image remains open once saved to another folder

To reproduce:
1. run clean portable XnViewMP
2. open image
3. (OPTIONAL) modify image so it will be easy to check difference later
4. press SHIFT+CTRL+S to Save as

• A - OK
  - select same folder (format does not matter)
  - press Save
  image will be saved, Viewer shows new image file

• B - issue
  - select different folder (format does not matter)
  - press Save
  image will be saved, but Viewer still shows original image
  (press CTRL+R - it will be reloaded to original state)

Expected behaviour:
- A,B cases behavior is not consistent, it must be unified into correct one (A)
- B case - Viewer must switch filelist focus to the new file after saving via "Save As"


Suggestion
saving behavior should be reworked to the standard one:

• rework Save as... (Ctrl+Shift+S) command
  when image saved via this command - Viewer tab should switch to new image/file

• add new "Save a Copy..." (Ctrl+Alt+S) command
  when image saved via this command - Viewer tab should remain currently opened image/file

• remove "Use output filename after 'Save as'" (Settings > File operations)
  since it's no longer required

Related

• issues
  1.4.5 - viewer - save as - original image remains open once saved to another folder (current post)
  Save As command actually saves a copy and stays with the original file
  Can't get my Classic workflow to work in MP ...

it's related to Settings>General>File operations - Use output filename after...

fixed in 180