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Changing the name of the return value in the return node of a binding causes it to silently fail

Changing the name of the return value in the return node of a binding causes it to silently fail

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Description

If the user changes the name of the return value (which is "Return Value" by default) the return value will not return anything causing the binding to silently fail.

Steps to Reproduce
  1. Open Editor
  2. Create a New Widget Blueprint
  3. Open Widget Blueprint
  4. Add a Text widget to the designer tab
  5. Create a new binding for the text property of the Text Widget
  6. Click on the Return Node and Change the value to "SomethingElse" (Image for reference)
  7. Set the return value to "NewText"
  8. Save and Compile
  9. Open Level blueprint
  10. Add image to the Viewport (Attached image for reference)
  11. Play in Editor
  12. Notice that the Text does not show up

Expected: The Text should show up and read "NewText"
Result: The Text does not show up

Community References

Bug binding function to UMG widget attribute

Looking for bug fix for function output pin refresh

Bug binding function to UMG widget attribute

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Won't Fix
ComponentUE - Editor - UI Systems
Affects Versions4.8.3
CreatedAug 20, 2015
ResolvedJan 26, 2017
UpdatedMar 28, 2017