Often I need to copy a file that I have open in Notepad++ and then edit that file immediately, while keeping the original file open as well (for reference or independent change).

This becomes an operation of multiple steps because neither Save As... or Save a Copy As... will conclude with both the original and the copy open in Notepad++ tabs.

So I would like to see a way to achieve this in one step, e.g. a new command called Save a Copy As and Open The Copy....

Debug Information

Above comments based on behavior current to Notepad++ 8.4.2

Workarounds

Currently I work-around the (minor) pain of the missing feature by:

• Using Save As and then File Open and then find my original file and reopen it
• Using Save a Copy As and then File Open and then find my new file and open it
• Getting an Exporer window in the parent folder of the original file, use drag-n-drop copy of the file, rename the file, and then drag-n-drop the renamed file into Notepad++