Re: [libreoffice-users] Save As behavior

Hi :)
Csv is not an ISO standard and does sometimes get implemented slightly differently in some apps.  
The standard approach is for a Csv to be a single sheet per file.  When working on a document LO 
works as though it is "native format" NOT whichever format you happen to keep saving it in.  So 
when you are working on spreadsheets LO treats them as Ods NOT csv.  

Generally even when using other formats it is best to keep saving a copy in Ods and treat that as 
your original.  Then use "Save As .." when you need a different format.  Ideally the other apps 
might be able to read Ods too.  Many can and often use it as their default format too and would be 
happier with that than Csv.  They might only use Csv because they assume other people might not be 
able to read Ods.  
Regards from 
Tom :)  





> ________________________________
> From: Carl Paulsen <carlpaulsen@comcast.net>
> To: "users@global.libreoffice.org" <users@global.libreoffice.org> 
> Sent: Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 19:24
> Subject: [libreoffice-users] Save As behavior
>
>
> I'm working with a large, multi-sheet spreadsheet from which I need to 
> generate numerous .csv files for use with another application, and when 
> I save that way, the document is converted to .csv and the .ods file is 
> closed (well, the .ods is no longer open...). But...while the .csv file 
> is still open, it has multiple sheets in which I can work.  If I work in 
> more than one sheet and then save and close (without choosing to "Save 
> As"), I lose all info except the current sheet. This has happened to me 
> on more than one occasion.  I know I can "Save As" again to .ods format, 
> but why would it let me work in a .csv file as if it were a multi-sheet 
> .ods file?  I know this is how Excel works too, but I think it's wrong.
>
> What I'd like to see happen is to have the .ods file remain open and a 
> SINGLE SHEET .csv file (what I just saved) open as well.  That way I 
> would have both files in which to work, I couldn't make a mistake with 
> edits to the file AND I'd save many minutes throughout the day not 
> having to re-open .ods files.  I easily waste 1/2 hour to an hour a day 
> working on this file because of this behavior.
>
> I wonder if there is a setting that controls what happens when I use 
> "Save As" - anyone know of this?
>
> At some point I may post a feature request, but wonder if others would 
> like to see such behavior or know why it wouldn't work.
>
> Thanks.
> -- 
>
> Carl Paulsen
>
>
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