Clearing the SPD cache helps – check out this useful tip from https://benprins.wordpress.com/2013/09/03/sharepoint-designer-clearing-the-cache/:
Solution
The solution to this problem is to clear the cache of SharePoint Designer.
1. If opened close SharePoint Designer
2. Open the folder %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Web Server Extensions\Cache
3. Delete the contents
4. Open the folder %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WebsiteCache
5. Delete the contents