Automatically relink missing files not working

Yes, I was about to post a screenshot. You must know to locate the file and select it before the options become available.

I am aware. I am saying you are not able to automatically relink through the links panel which is how this tool previously worked. Perhaps I was wrong in stating it “isn’t working” and instead “isn’t what I thought it is”, but there is nothing from Adobe that helps clarify and they haven’t updated the help page in 2 years.. 

From 30.8 feature updates:

• Automatically relink missing files from the same folder when relinking a placed asset. When you relink one missing file, Illustrator finds and relinks other missing files located in the same folder.”

I guess the error in my ways was assuming they had returned the old feature that was removed for no reason. It was the same as how InDesign is when you are in the links panel and click on relink, it opens up your file explorer. There is then a checkbox to search for other missing links in the folder. It may be from 2024 but this is on the Illustrator help page..

In my understanding when you open a file you’ve always had the option to relink any files it reads as broken. I did test “Apply to All’ and it does successfully relink any images in my folder, but I have far less visibility and control over my links when replacing them that way. Am I supposed to reopen my file EVERY time I need to mass-import broken links? Why not just return the same old tool that was removed against many people’s wishes?