#565 gnuplot keeps script file open after loading it

[Daniel Dan K.]

Dear all,

gnuplot seems to keep script files open after loading them. How do you notice? For example, it's impossible to rename a script file after is has been loaded by gnuplot until gnuplot is closed.

How to reproduce:

1. on Windows, open wgnuplot.exe or gnuplot.exe
2. load a script using "load" command
3. try to rename the script using Windows explorer.

You will see a message window that states "The action can't be completed" because "File In Use".

Thanks.
Daniel

[Daniel Dan K.]

Screenshot of said message window.

(I don't know how to insert an image inline, uploaded as an attachment instead)

[Daniel Dan K.]

Mh, strange, this ended up as a feature request although I'd rather consider it a bug :-)

[Daniel Dan K.]

Filed same issue as a bug #2662. Please close this feature request.