Hello Joe, > The option for "Automatic file name extension" is to be removed from all > file save dialogs as of OOo 2.4: > http://qa.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=73876 > > As far as I can see, that will also remove any capability to save a file > with an arbitrary user-specified extension. Before this change, the user > could disable the auto option and type any name.extension in the file > name box, and that name would be used verbatim. Once the option is gone > (always on), this will be impossible.
Actually, I consider this a bug. I tried in a recent OOH680m1 build, and in fact, it is impossible to save a plain text file ending with .csv: You need to choose the "Text (.txt)" filter in the save dialog, and when you enter "foo.csv" and press "Save", then "foo.csv.txt" is created. I agree to you that this is a severe limitation. Also, I consider this a regression, and an unwanted side effect of the removal. As far as I know, the intention was that now the dialog should behave as if the "Automatic file name extension" option is always on. However, when you try this in OOo 2.3.1, then the extension is only added when there is no other extension. Today, the extension is always added, which is merely nonsense, IMO. You should visit IssueZilla, and submit an issue for this. I'd say the request should be to not append an extension if the user already provided one. If you'll report the issue number here, I'll definitely jump in and support your request :) Ciao Frank -- - Frank Schönheit, Software Engineer [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - Sun Microsystems http://www.sun.com/staroffice - - OpenOffice.org Base http://dba.openoffice.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
