I am not sure it is inconsistent.
The zone belongs to the module (hotlink).
If so, you have to open the module and edit there, the same if you want to edit anything in the module.
Changing anything in the master file will only affect the master file.
The modules will still bring in all their own elements and attributes.
The same if you wanted to change a layer name in the master.
The modules would still bring in the old layer name as far as I know.
Barry.
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