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build I20030115 In the schema editor, when I create a new attribute, it gives it a default name. I then have to rename it. It's not obvious how to do this. I eventually figured out that you have to right click, choose Properties, select the name in the Properties view, and type the new name. Fixing bug 30789 would help, but it could still be improved. Some options, in order of preference: 1. Support in-place rename in the editor itself. Add Rename... to the context menu, and hook the global action. Invoke this automatically when creating a new attribute (or element). 2. Prompt for the new name when creating a new attribute (or element). 3. Automatically activate the Properties view, with the name selected and its cell editor active. Add Rename... to the context menu, and hook the global action. Invoke this automatically when creating a new attribute (or element).
For now, we will only fix bug 30789. While using schema editor, changing the name property is not the only change need, so coming up with a special renaming mechanism doesn't seem right when property sheet will be needed anyway.
ancient history.
no longer an issue with the new schema editor.