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Found in
2020.3
2021.2
2021.2.0a14
Issue ID
1332381
Regression
No
AssetPostprocessor.OnPostprocessPrefab() is not called when removing components
How to reproduce:
1. Open attached project "OnPostprocessPrefabIssue-2021.2.zip"
2. Select "Assets/Cube.prefab" in Project window
3. Remove "Box Collider" in the Inspector
Expected result: OnPostprocessPrefab() should is called when removing the component
Actual result: OnPostprocessPrefab() is not called when removing the component
Reproducible with - 2020.3.7f1, 2021.1.5f1, 2021.2.a16
Not reproducible with (no AssetPostprocessor.OnPostprocessPrefab) - 2018.4, 2019.4
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