Cannot specify Component/@Directory when nested under ComponentGroup with Directory specified

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Error generated is:

The Component/@Directory attribute cannot be specified when the Component element is nested underneath a Directory element.

Even though neither the Component or ComponentGroup is nested underneath a Directory element.

Found issue when trying to specify Component/@Directory for a specific Component while not specifying for others (using default of ComponentGroup).

To workaround, I had to specify Component/@Directory for each and not ComponentGroup/@Directory.

Originally opened by gregfiske

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We want a better error message in v3.x. In v4.0 we can take the expanded functionality.

AssignedTo set to jocooper
Release changed from v3.9 to v3.10

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Appears to be using "IllegalAttributeWhenNested" Number="62".

Originally posted by jmcooper8654

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Thinking of adding the following: If this Component is a member of a ComponentGroup where ComponentGroup/@Directory is set, then the Component/@Directory attribute should be removed.

Originally posted by jmcooper8654

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Took John's doc fix for v3.x. Re-opening in v4.0.

Originally posted by barnson
AssignedTo changed from jocooper to
Releasechanged fromv3.10tov4.0