This used to work - when you entered file extension in filename text box, e.g. something.csv, file type dropdown would change accordingly to CSV filetype. I think this used to work in 3.0+, but stopped working in 4.0+ versions. Please, reintroduce this into 5.0+ UI as this saves user a step. Now I have to manually choose file type even when I have already specified file extension. There is no possible mistake as nobody wants to save .doc as ODT etc., but this is actual behaviour right now (specify xxx.doc, will be saved as ODT file type)!
Hi Daniel, Thanks for the report. If I open a new file in Writer, add text, hit Ctrl+S, add .doc to the name and hit OK... it is saved as noname.doc.odt So that has not changed, as far as I can see. Do you see the problem with the LibeOffice dialogs (Tools > Options > LibreOffice > General ) ?? Cheer - Cor
I am just saying that at some point in LibreOffice this used to work - i.e. automatic filetype selection based on the file extension. And yes, I see it all apps, so that is a general (common component) problem. If a user writes in .doc extension, then the apps should respect that, change the filetype (in the dropdown respectively) and don't force another filetype/extension over it: document.doc = MS DOC (not ODT with .doc) extension document.rtf = RTF (not ODT with .rtf) extension PS: What you are describing is unrelated, because that only happens if you have "automatic extension" enabled (or whatever is that checkbox called).
(In reply to Daniel from comment #2) > I am just saying that at some point in LibreOffice this used to work - i.e. > automatic filetype selection based on the file extension. It does not work like you describe in LibreOffice 3.3.0. When did it work? > PS: What you are describing is unrelated, because that only happens if you > have "automatic extension" enabled (or whatever is that checkbox called). I tested without that box checked.
Maybe it w(In reply to Cor Nouws from comment #3) > (In reply to Daniel from comment #2) > > I am just saying that at some point in LibreOffice this used to work - i.e. > > automatic filetype selection based on the file extension. > > It does not work like you describe in LibreOffice 3.3.0. > When did it work? > I am not sure. Maybe it worked in the OpenOffice instead? I was using that long time ago, so it's possible. > > PS: What you are describing is unrelated, because that only happens if you > > have "automatic extension" enabled (or whatever is that checkbox called). > > I tested without that box checked. That's strange then, because without that checkbox checked, LibreOffice *should not* automatically add an extension, so that looks like another bug.
(In reply to Daniel from comment #4) > Maybe it w(In reply to Cor Nouws from comment #3) > > It does not work like you describe in LibreOffice 3.3.0. > > When did it work? > > > > I am not sure. Maybe it worked in the OpenOffice instead? I was using that > long time ago, so it's possible. As far as we know, it did not change.. So you may choose to make an enhancement of this issue then. > That's strange then, because without that checkbox checked, LibreOffice > *should not* automatically add an extension, so that looks like another bug. I meant I tested the scenario as you wrote, without that box checked, and that it works the same in 3.3.0 as in 5.0.0.
> > > It does not work like you describe in LibreOffice 3.3.0. > > > When did it work? > > > > > > > I am not sure. Maybe it worked in the OpenOffice instead? I was using that > > long time ago, so it's possible. > > As far as we know, it did not change.. > So you may choose to make an enhancement of this issue then. So how do I do that?
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UX: what is your verdict on this?
Let's look how other programs behave. But I would not vote for this.
Why not? What's the reasoning behind user explicitly typing an extension that LibreOffice does not respect and explicitly saves as something else (e.g. typing CSV, dropdown set to and saved as ODS)?
It is a matter of consistency. From UX perspective--using ".3" file extensions are hit-or-miss in cross platform development. In LibreOffice we have "explicit" typing when saving a document that is *NOT* based on assigned file extension. Documents do not require a .3 extension and LibreOffice will happily open documents into correct module without fuss--including on M$ Windows. Supporting this cross platform modifying Save-as dialog in LibreOffice native file dialogs, or integrating OS/Desktop Environment to interpret a ".3" file extension would be a development/support effort that is simply not that appealing--either from dev perspective, nor from the general user community, i.e. the Non-M$ users. I'd say not worth the effort it would require. Wontfix.