SSE Are there any methods to edit a persistent reference in an esl?

[PalateSwap]

I am making a patch to clear up the messy basement in the Be A Farmer creation club plugin. Moving the temporary references around is fine, but no matter what I do I can't change the position of the persistent reference I am trying to edit.

The item in question is the pantry where your earnings and produce are deposited from the running of the farm, so as such it is referenced by various scripts and quests. I have been able to change the model without any problem, but even though the position appears correct to my edited one in the creation kit, in game it remains in the original position.

If there is no way to edit this reference, is there a way to hide it away and add another container that accesses the same inventory and receives the same items?

[IsharaMeradin]

As a test, try a new game. Persistent references can be moved if they have not yet been loaded into the game. Otherwise, they will remain where they are no matter how much you try moving them.

[PalateSwap]

Thank you, that made sure that everything works, you've taught me something new today. I have a few ideas about how to get around this for existing saves but we'll see I suppose.