Display Style not working in reference file

Microstation Connect Edition, Update 12

I have created a Display Style with the following conditions:

- Element is Shape

- Element is color = 2

When theese conditions are met and the Display Style is used, the element has to be shown with a pattern inside the shape.
This I have configured via the Actions and the pattern I use is taken from a cell library.

Here is my issue.

If I draw a shape element with the color = 2 and apply the Display Style, the shape element is displayed as wished.
But if I attach a reference file where there is a shape element with color = 2 and apply the Display Style, the element will not be shown with cell pattern inside. why is this..??

Hope someone has some advise.

Thanks