Renaming a Custom Feature
You can rename the name or the reference of custom feature in a resource editor. The rename action optionally updates all references to the custom feature.
Before you begin
Open the custom feature editor.
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In the Project Explorer view, double-click the custom feature file.
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Right-click the file and select Open With > Custom Feature Editor.
- Procedure
- Choose a control and follow the appropriate procedure.
Control Procedure Name In the Name field, type a new name.
Press Enter.
Rename reference Click the Rename reference link.
In the New name field, type a new name.
- Click
Preview.
A preview pane displays with a list of the effects of the change. If the Update references checkbox is selected, the effects on objects that reference the renamed resource are listed.
- Uncheck any changes you don't want and click
OK.
The custom feature is renamed. If the Update references checkbox is selected, the selected referencing objects are updated.