The VCS Integration feature integrates with the rename functionality of Designer. The results of all these actions are applied to the VCS repository. You cannot rename an earlier version of a package, folder, or element.

When you rename a package, folder, or element, the renamed item retains its checked in or checked out state, and the new name is applied in the VCS repository. Also, note that when you rename an element that has dependents, the dependents will not be updated until you check in the renamed element. This may cause failure of any services that use the dependent elements.