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Dmitry29380236o1wz
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April 13, 2023
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Convert instanced layers to regular copies? (i.e. break the connection)

  • April 13, 2023
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Is there really no way to break the connection between instanced layers and the original?

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Correct answer Cyril Dellenbach

Hi @Dmitry29380236o1wz,

 

Unfortunately, this is not how the layer instancing was designed, so no there is no way of breaking the connection. With that being said, I can see some specific situations where you would need it, and I can share the idea to the team.

 

Best regards,

 

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Cyril Dellenbach
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Cyril DellenbachCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
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April 13, 2023

Hi @Dmitry29380236o1wz,

 

Unfortunately, this is not how the layer instancing was designed, so no there is no way of breaking the connection. With that being said, I can see some specific situations where you would need it, and I can share the idea to the team.

 

Best regards,

 

Cyril Dellenbach (Micro) | QA Support Artist | Adobe
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Dmitry29380236o1wzAuthor
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April 13, 2023

Hey Cyril, 
If you could share this idea with the team, that would be great! 
In my experience here are some situations where instances break :
-converting a group folder with instances into a smart material
-grouping or re-arranging layers that are instances or were instanced 

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