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| -rw-r--r-- | src/buildstream/element.py | 10 |
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diff --git a/src/buildstream/element.py b/src/buildstream/element.py index 5ba759dfe..3316d8adb 100644 --- a/src/buildstream/element.py +++ b/src/buildstream/element.py @@ -213,6 +213,16 @@ class Element(Plugin): project.ensure_fully_loaded() self.project_name = self._get_project().name + """The :ref:`name <project_format_name>` of the owning project + + .. attention:: + + Combining this attribute with :attr:`Plugin.name <buildstream.plugin.Plugin.name>` + does not provide a unique identifier for an element within a project, this is because + multiple :mod:`junction <elements.junction>` elements can be used specify the same + project as a subproject. + """ + self.normal_name = _get_normal_name(self.name) """A normalized element name |