diff --git a/cq_editor/editor.py b/cq_editor/editor.py
index eb70537..30b4629 100644
--- a/cq_editor/editor.py
+++ b/cq_editor/editor.py
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ class Editor(CodeEditor,ComponentMixin):
         
         if not self.confirm_discard(): return
 
-        curr_dir = Path(self.filename).abspath().dirname()
+        curr_dir = Path(self.filename).absolute().dirname()
         fname = get_open_filename(self.EXTENSIONS, curr_dir)
         if fname != '':
             self.load_from_file(fname)