Define the reproducible variant bundle
Synthetic variant V39 is reproduced from rendition R39, copy C39 and destination D39. Delivery index includes R39→C39 but no destination reference; D39 itself exists in a separate sheet. Local handoff requires the actual R39/C39/D39 association, not merely all three files somewhere in a folder.
| Required link | Exists | Action |
|---|---|---|
| R39→C39 | Yes | Keep |
| R39→D39 | No | Add verified association |
| D39 sheet | Present separately | Match to V39 before linking |
Inspect all companion references
- Read V39 companion tuple
- Locate D39 source sheet
- Verify D39 belongs to V39
- Add R39/D39 cross-reference
Do not attach the first destination sheet found without its variant subject match.
How many required companion links are missing?
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One, R39→D39. No file needs to be recreated merely to repair this missing verified association.
Request the missing association
| Case | Decision or result | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Count all three files in folder | Insufficient handoff | Companion link absent |
| Add matched R39/D39 link | Completes association set | Receiver can trace tuple |
The receiver opens the linked copy and destination from R39’s index record, then checks the supplied variant subject.