u/Optimal_Ad5497

Scenario: Controller gave me a restriction to cross XYZ at 12,000’ and 250 kts. Before reaching XYZ I was given direct to a different fix, which was a bit of shortcut and meant I would no longer be passing over XYZ. Entering this into the FMS “told” the plane that there was no longer any hurry to get down to 12,000’ and it reduced the rate of descent significantly. Same with the speed restriction. Not sure this is what the controller intended…had I not adjusted the rate of descent manually, I would’ve been left very high on the downwind. Oversight on the controller’s part or is there some rule here I’m not aware of?