File names changing to folder name

[Anonymous]

I keep a shortcut to my drawings folder on my desktop.  Ever since I had AutoCAD 2017LT installed, when I am saving a new drawing and click on the shortcut on my desktop, the file name changes to the folder name.  I have never seen this before and could use some help figuring it out.

Thanks

[john.vellek]

HI @Anonymous,

I see that you are visiting as a new member. Welcome to the Autodesk Community! 

This is indeed unusual. Is it possible to prepare a Screencast video for me that shows this in action?

[Anonymous]

http://autode.sk/2tG9Vkm

I made this a private screencast.  

Hopefully I can share it.

I haven't tried this before.

Sheldon

[pendean]

You have to make it "public": private means only you can see it.

What icons are you clicking on when OPEN command's pop-up appears?

[Anonymous]

Thanks, I am very new to this.  I've made it public now.

[h_s_walker]

It's the shortcut which is doing it. If you don't select the shortcut and just select a directory as normal the file name will not change

[Anonymous]

Yes, you are correct, but why does this only happen with AutoCAD files?

When I save other files the same way, there is no problem.

Is there a setting I can change to stop this from happening?

Navigating to this folder without a shortcut is very time consuming.

[pendean · Accepted solution]

No setting: this is why Autodesk provides this sidebar for you to drop your folder shortcuts into so you can avoid the issue:

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

Perhaps it is worth rebuilding your shortcuts. I use shortcuts on my desktop without any issue.

How do you make your shortcut?

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[Anonymous]

Thank you Dean.  I added the folder to the Places list and it seems to work just fine.  Fewer clicks as well.

[Anonymous]

John,

Thanks for your assistance.

I went with Deans solution and it worked very well.

[pendean]

Glad it worked: you can also remove icons in that sidebar you do not want, as wel as rearrange the ones you add if needed.