Changing an Item ID

Purpose

Use this procedure when you want to change the item ID. Note that is a different procedure from changing the item's project filename. See Changing the Project Filename of an Item for details of this.

This operation is not available for items in a stream.

NOTE  You cannot use the following characters in the item ID:

• "."

• ";"

• "-"

• "'"

• "@"

• "`"

• ":"

PRIVILEGES  Rename Item

To change an item ID:

1. In an Items list, select the item.

2. Select Item | Change ID.

3. For New Item ID, type the new item identifier.

4. Click the OK button.

Related Topics

Change ID Dialog Box