There has been a lot of discussion about different RAW converters of late.  I am considering moving over to LrC from DxO.  I just want to make sure I understand the process of saving images from LrC to my external hard drive before doing this.

When I open a RAW file (CR2) in PS CS6, it opens in Bridge first where I can edit the image(s) and have the option of saving them as a jepg, tiff, digital negative, or psd file to my external hard drive.  I have my own folder and file system and this works well for me.  Additionally, the RAW file is saved back to its original location with a "side car" file wherein if I open it again in Bridge, the adjustments are shown.  I'd like to retain these options.

If I do decide to use LrC (Bridge and ACR included), are these options still available to me?  I dont want to use the LrC catalog system and like the workflow and options I have with PS CS6.  I'd appreciate a better understanding of how saving files in LrC works.

Thanks