Renaming elements

Renaming requires a valid name that does not exist. An appropriate message is displayed if either condition is not met, and the name reverts to its previous value.

About this task

There are two methods for renaming elements. You can edit the Name box of the Features window or you can edit the name directly in the browser.

Renaming elements with the Name box

Procedure

  1. Click once on the element name to select it.
  2. Click once again to open the name field for editing. An edit box opens with the name selected, as shown in the following example.
    Edit box for renaming an element
  3. Edit the name and press Enter, or click once outside the edit field to complete the change.

Renaming elements with the Features window

About this task

While you can use this method to rename elements, do not use it to rename a project.

Procedure

  1. Open the Features window for the element.
  2. Type the new name in the Name box.
  3. Click Apply, or anywhere outside of the Features window, to apply the new name.
  4. Click OK.

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