Changing default folder for File | Save As

[martinu]

Is there a way to change the default folder where Libre Office Writer saves a copy of a file?

Suppose I open a file c:\path1\a.odt and want to save a copy b.odt (eg without encryption which a.odt has, or in .docx format). It seems that Writer defaults to save it in the most recent folder where it previously saved a document, which may be a different folder c:\path2

Is there a way to change the behaviour so it defaults to the same folder where a.odt was loaded from (assuming that is diffferent to wherever a document was most recently saved)?

It’s not a big problem if it can’t be done, just a mild annoyance. It would be nice if there was a way to save a copy of a.odt in the same folder as a.odt.

I know about Tools → Options → LibreOffice → Paths but that is something different - it is defining that the default is the value of “My Documents” rather than “save in the same folder as the source document came from”.

[EarnestAl]

You best bet is to create a shortcut/pinned folder in the file manager so you can select it without having to navigate.

I prefer current folder as default because I have many different projects at different times so current folder works for me.
Below are two examples of folders that I have pinned to Windows Explorer, just one click.

You can instead use LibreOffice’s own dialogue; click Tools > Options > LibreOffice > General and tick the box Use LibreOffice dialogue boxes. Create your own shortcuts in the Open dialogue

[JHatcher55]

Exactly my problem. I open files up in LOTS of folders. When I bring one up and make changes, I often want to “save as” with a modified name rather than trash the original.
Right now, it picks the “last folder” I walked it into. Frustrating!
I find myself hunting down where it decided to put it!!!

I’m certain it used to default to “current directory”.

Please, someone tell us how to make it work correctly!

[Wanderer]

@JHatcher55

I’m certain it used to default to “current directory”.

Please, someone tell us how to make it work correctly!

Could depend on the (unknown) version of LibreOffice you use:

Default export to pdf file save location

No setting, this is an intended(?) change: https://bugs.documentfoundation.org/show_bug.cgi?id=165917 Edit: Behaviour will be reverted/fixed in version 24.8.7 and 25.2.3

[JHatcher55]

That is an “export to pdf”, not a “save as”, but it looked promising !

I checked for an update and it said

LibreOffice 24.8 is up to date.

Since was declared “fixed” in

Correct in 25.2.1.2 Wrong in 25.2.2.1

I then went to the website and there was a new one.

Installed it and wallah – it worked.

Thanks !!!