Export is quick and simple, and conforms to the LaTeX philosophy (file.tex -> file.dvi). It's also irreversible. "Save As" creates the impression you can read the file back. Finally, the "Export" menu is configurable to give you quick access to the formats you commonly export to (is DVI/PS still the default for most users?).
I'd say "Save As" should only allow formats that "open" can handle, "Export" anything you define a converter for. Lior On Mon, 28 Jul 2003, John Levon wrote: > > Is there any good reason we have both Save As and Export ? > > The format could easily be chosen in the file dialog, no ? > > regards > john > > -- > Khendon's Law: > If the same point is made twice by the same person, the thread is over. >
