Can't Save File from Geany

[briank1179]

Going through some "C" tutorials using the Geany editor. When I try so save a file I get the following "Error" message;
**Error opening file '/"the path to the file, plus the file name": Permission denied. The file on the disk may now be truncated!**
I had this same issue when using the Python IDE but starting it in a Terminal window using "sudo" I was able to save files. Tried starting Geany the same way but I got the "command not found" response. Is there a way to start the Raspberry Pi such that I can save files without having to go through the Terminal window?
Thank you Brian

[kusti8]

Where are you trying to save it to?

[briank1179]

I have set up folder on the Pi for my programs to keep them in one location.

Thanks