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(Case 1088559) Prefabs with references to self do not work and cause errors

Discussion in 'Prefabs' started by Muuuuo, Oct 8, 2018.

  1. Muuuuo

    Muuuuo

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    Just making a thread to double check this isn't a "feature".

    When you make a prefab and enter prefab editing mode, put a script to some object with a public gameobject field and then drag that same prefab asset you have open to that field, the console spews the following error:

    AssetImporter is referencing an asset from the previous import. This should not happen.
    UnityEditor.EditorApplication:Internal_CallUpdateFunctions()

    Additionally when you now exit the prefab editing mode the field you just assigned is empty.

    Prefabs should be able to reference themselves no problem, right? This has deep design implications if this is not supported.
     
    Muuuuo, Oct 8, 2018
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  2. Muuuuo

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    Answering myself: Just got mail that the bug is reproduced and sent to the devs. Therefore I'm assuming this is a bug and not a feature.

    Thanks.
     
    Muuuuo, Oct 8, 2018
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  3. LeonhardP

    LeonhardP

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    Indeed! Thanks a lot for the report!
    You'll be able to view the current resolution state here in an hour or two:
    https://issuetracker.unity3d.com/product/unity/issues/guid/1088559/
     
    LeonhardP, Oct 8, 2018
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