New geometry in "Replace Geometry" does not keep history of replaced geometry

[skorasaurus]

I've used the replace geometry shortcut on JOSM for several years. I typically use it when existing POIs are only a node; I draw a closed way (building) and then use replace geometry on both features. The way now includes the history of the POI.

While editing yesterday, I noticed that the history of the replaced geometry was not being included on the new way.

What steps will reproduce the problem?

1. Select an existing node that has been uploaded to OSM.
2. Draw a new closed way
3. Select both features
4. Press Cntrl+Shift+G

What is the expected result?

The new way should include history of the geometry that the new way had replaced.

What happens instead?

The new way has tags of the existing node but it does not have its history.

Please provide any additional information below. Attach a screenshot if possible.

I've included a sample file. Draw a building, and select the building and the existing node in the file and select replace geometry in More Tools Dialog.

You can verify that no history is on the by selecting the history (cntrl+H) or more information (cntrl+i) of the new way.

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[skorasaurus]

A sample file to use.

[Klumbumbus]

You can't "transfer" the history of a node to a way (or between any other combination of two diferent object types).

Instead by using the replace geometry action the old node becomes one node of the new way. So the history for this node is kept.

[skorasaurus]

My apologies for misunderstanding; thank you for the clarification and have a good day.

[Klumbumbus]

No problem. Have a good day too :)