Seems I'm no longer informed messages get added here :o
@delateurj
As far as I understand your question: the behaviour you ask for is the only supported behaviour in the plugin right now.
The build before upload feature (which is the default arduino behaviour) is on the todo list.
@SK-Arduino
You have not specified your arduino IDE version. Assuming it is >1.5.6: This is indeed the behaviour on windows due to a change in the arduino delivered toolchain. See this issue avr-gcc 1.4.8 in windows sometimes ommits drive and start of path. · Issue #2422 · arduino/Arduino · GitHub
@Headroom
Thanks, and well said
Jantje