VCell names must be unique, but only sbml Ids are required and unqiue; users meanwhile depend on sbml names to practically use many imported models.

[vcellmike]

When importing SBML models, VCell species named after SBML ids. SBML ids are often automatically generated and just random numbers, while SBML names are readable but may be not unique. Need to use SBML names as names for VCell species. Check if imported SBML names are unique, and if not - add _number.

[CodeByDrescher]

Solution either involves creating new field for display purposes, and VCell names become internal only, or a fancy algorithm to attempt smart import.