Renaming a style does not rename the style referenced in rule/action formulas

Renaming a style does not rename the style referenced in rule/action formulas

Symptoms

When you rename a style, the style name is not changed if it's referenced in formulas used in rules and actions.

Workaround

If you rename a style you must make sure to check the various formulas used in rules/actions and inventory and rename them manually.

Status

Solatech has confirmed this to be a problem with the software listed at the end of this article. As more information becomes available this article will be updated.

Applies To:

  • Product Designer 4.0
  • Product Designer 4.1
  • Product Designer 4.2

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