Keep folder name in converting folder to library

Hi
Why when you convert a folder in a library your library don't keep the name
its not handy, 
Is there a method to eschew to retype the same name
thanks
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Hello,
What you saw it's the normal behavior, effectively when converting a folder in a library, you will loose your name.
I will do a suggestion.
Regards,
Nacer M. | Certified LabVIEW Architecte

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