Override/Replace Saved Components

[innoswarz]

Hi guys,

I am trying to save a component or group of components and have two options when doing this:

It seems [component_name] already exists. Do you want to replace it with the current or create a new one?

I want to replace an existing component because I want all such components in the project to update automatically. However, instead of replacing it, a new component with a [component_name (1)] name is being created. So "replace" is basically working like "create a new one". Is this a bug, or am I missing something?

[dosubot[bot]]

The behavior you're experiencing is not a bug. When you select "replace" for a component, a ConfirmationModal appears, giving you the option to either "Replace" the existing component or "Create New". If you choose "Create New", it saves the component as a new one, resulting in a name like [component_name (1)]. Make sure you are selecting "Replace" to update the existing component instead of creating a new one ^[1].

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[innoswarz]

@dosu I am sure that I am selecting "Replace" :)

[dosubot[bot]]

If you're sure that you're selecting "Replace" and it's still creating a new component, there might be an issue with how the replacement logic is being executed. The handleUpdateComponent function should be called when "Replace" is selected, which updates the existing component by removing file names and global variables, and then saves the component with the updated data ^[1][2].

There could be a few reasons why this isn't working as expected:

1. Caching Issues: There is a caching mechanism in place that might interfere with the component replacement process. The ComponentWithCache class uses a shared component cache service, which could affect how replacements are handled ^[3].

2. Error Handling: Check the logs for any error messages or unexpected behavior during the replacement process. The system uses logging to capture errors, which might provide insights into why the replacement isn't functioning as expected ^[4].

3. Logic Conditions: Ensure that the logic in the handleShareComponent function is correctly setting the update parameter to true when replacing a component. If this parameter is not set correctly, it might lead to creating a new component instead of replacing the existing one ^[2].

Reviewing these areas might help identify the issue. If the problem persists, further investigation into the specific implementation details might be necessary.

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