Renaming open files in Explorer

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pdfmoon
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Renaming open files in Explorer

Post by pdfmoon »

Hi,

I’ve noticed that I cannot rename files in Windows Explorer while they are open in the Editor (10.8.5 - Build 410). Is there a specific 'Share Access' or 'File Locking' setting in this version to allow renaming in Explorer without closing the tab?

Thanks!
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Daniel - PDF-XChange
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Re: Renaming open files in Explorer

Post by Daniel - PDF-XChange »

Hello, pdfmoon

No, you will need to either rename the file through our UI, or close it, to rename it via the windows explorer.

Kind regards,
Dan McIntyre - Support Technician
PDF-XChange Co. LTD

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