Duplicating block functions is not working correctly

James Bennett

• August 16, 2020 12:46
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To reproduce:

1. In the code builder, using blocks, create a function.
2. Duplicate the function
3. Rename the new function

Expected:

You should be able to rename the new function

Actual:

The new function is created with the same name as the one that was duplicated. When you rename the new function, it also renames the original. This essentially renders the duplicate function capability useless as the only workaround is to delete the function and create a new one.

 

Reproduction video here: https://youtu.be/1WWgf1Cap8U

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  Penny Support

  • May 19, 2020 18:32

  

  Hi James Bennett this is a known MakeCode issue.  The workaround would be to duplicate the function, then go into JavaScript or python and change the name of one of the duplicate functions and then switch back to blocks.  The only issue with this work around is that you will lose block positioning. If you have everything neatly arranged, it will all be auto formatted by MakeCode when you switch back.

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