SaveAs dialog - file naming

Please use this forum to post feedback and suggestions related to QCAD.

Moderator: andrew

Post Reply
cmcgrath5035
Full Member
Posts: 58
Joined: Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:38 pm

SaveAs dialog - file naming

Post by cmcgrath5035 » Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:35 pm

This may be a feature request or may be a buglet introduced in 3.4.x.

I tend to use file names like this --> Dash 3.7 Plate work3.dxf

When I open it, usually from the Recent Files option, loads fine.
I make mods, decide I want to save a new revision, lets say Dash 3.7 Plate work4.dxf

With QCAD 3.4.x, If I click the SaveAs dialog, the field pre-fills with Dash 3.dxf, so I have a lot of typing to do to get my desired new file name.

Apparently (presumably) the embedded "." in the file name causes this.

I did a lot of work a year ago, running 3.2.x and then 3.3.x and I seem to recall that SaveAs would start with to full current file name, Dash 3.7 Plate work3.dxf, making it much easier (and less subject to typos) to rev the name.

Unfortunately, I did not keep my old 3.2 version around for test purposes.

If my recollection is incorrect, consider this a feature request; it is very convenient.

User avatar
andrew
Site Admin
Posts: 9037
Joined: Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:07 am

Re: SaveAs dialog - file naming

Post by andrew » Fri Dec 06, 2013 4:06 pm

Thanks for your report.

Please indicate in all reports what operating system you are using, so we can help as efficiently as possible. Thanks.

cmcgrath5035
Full Member
Posts: 58
Joined: Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:38 pm

Re: SaveAs dialog - file naming

Post by cmcgrath5035 » Fri Dec 06, 2013 6:41 pm

OS - openSUSE 12.3 and KDE 4.11.3 desktop

User avatar
andrew
Site Admin
Posts: 9037
Joined: Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:07 am

Re: SaveAs dialog - file naming

Post by andrew » Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:48 pm


Post Reply

Return to “QCAD Suggestions and Feedback”