Save file in same folder

It seems since CS5 when I open a file, make changes, and save the file, ID doesn't know where to save the file. Why doesn't it just save it where it is? Now I have to browse back to the folder where the file lives. Is there any way to fix this?
Thanks!

Sounds like you're opening files from an earlier version. Once saved as CS5 ID should default to the folder where they live.
In general, file actions such as open, export, save, default to the last used folder for that action unless ID knows, in the case of saving, where the file lives because it's already saved. You might think CS5 would know your CS4 and earlier files were already saved, but ID never overwrites a legacy file without explicit iinstructions from the user to do so (you should have notice the word [converted] added to the file name when it was opened, and this is considered a new file until you save it for the first time in CS5.

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The only workaround is when you're running the action as a batch operation. Then you can override the action's target folder to anything you want. But I wanted an operation I could use on an individual file, that would be quicker than running File>Save As, hitting Return twice, and closing.
Actually I was trying to make you think. I always want to make users think when they write the only way is. I have a problem believing there is only one way to do something in Photoshop. I know you wrote about batch and I wanted you to think more about it and also about scripting.
I use a PC and You a Mac. So I not exactly sure of what you want to do. On one hand you write you have many files without previews so right away T think Batch and PSD file with max compatibility so there is a composite preview. You write about batch but then you write individual file. And you don't want to hit return twice and then close.
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When i open a file - either from drag'n'drop or "open with" and wants to save the file - PS always suggests the latest folder where I saved a file.
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Is there anywhere I can change this?
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