Improving workflow on field conversion(s)

When I convert for example a normal input field to an autocomplete, none of the needed files are added nor uploaded to the (target) webserver.

• First I add an input field (or have one in an already made form)
• Then I select “Convert to autocomplete”
• I can then add the auto complete properties to that field, but no component files are added/linked to/on the page
• I add the autocomplete component manually, the files are linked to the page, saved to the local server, but not uploaded to the webserver
• A new autocomplete filed is being created
• I need to delet the newly added autocomplete field
• I need to manually upload the component files to the target server

That is kind of weird and really confusing workflow. Can this be improved?