File naming-new capture

Just upgraded to PP6 and have a bit of a problem.  When I do a new video capture from tape, PP will not let me name the file.  The process seems the same, but when I type in my new file name, I get an error message saying "cannot change file, keeping original name".  When I check my folder, the file is there with the name "untitled clip 01", ect.  I can rename the clip in the folder, but when working on a large project this gets to be a pain.  I figure this is a feature of some sort (auto save?), but can't figure it out.  Any help? 
Thanks,
Steve

tclark513 wrote:
winger999 wrote:
Just upgraded to PP6 and have a bit of a problem.  When I do a new video capture from tape, PP will not let me name the file.  The process seems the same, but when I type in my new file name, I get an error message saying "cannot change file, keeping original name".  When I check my folder, the file is there with the name "untitled clip 01", ect.  I can rename the clip in the folder, but when working on a large project this gets to be a pain.  I figure this is a feature of some sort (auto save?), but can't figure it out.  Any help? 
Thanks,
Steve
Has this been fixed in the new update 6.0.2?  I'm afraid to update with all the issues coming from 6.0.2.
Thanks!
Anybody?

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