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December 16, 2023
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Option to batch-add and/or batch-rename Library assets

  • December 16, 2023
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When working with a larger amounts of asset, it would speed up workflow if there was a way one could batch-add, as well as batch-rename, multiple assets in the same go.

 

Even if it were only possible to batch-add multiple assets of the same type (all vector assets, multiple fill/stroke colors or swatches, etc), or via one specific method (drag and drop, right-click, or from the library menu), it would still be a welcome improvement to workflow efficiency. 

 

Likewise, if you could select 'batch rename' from the hamburger menu, and put the library into an 'edit' state, (like when 'relinking to library asset' from Links menu,) allowing one to edit and navigate the asset name text fields entirely from your keyboard* (using tab or shift-return perhaps) organizing large libraries would go a lot quicker than the current one at a time method of naming assets.

 

Bonus option for both at the same time:

If each asset were placed on a separately named layer/layer group, or even artboard, it would be amazing if you could then batch-add those layers/groups to a library as separate assets with the same name as the layer, group or artboard.

 

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*... not to disregard those who use other accessibility methods of navigation/text entry, I just don't have much knowledge of the mechanics involved with those tools so can't speak to that possibility.

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Ton Frederiks
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Community Expert
December 16, 2023

Julie, with the Library panel open, you can drag multiple items from the desktop or folder to the panel.

And suggestions for Libraries are best posted in the Ideas section here:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/adobe-collaboration-experiences/ct-p/ct-adobe-collaboration-experiences?page=1&sort=latest_replies&lang=all&tabid=all

 

Participant
December 16, 2023

whoops! meant to specify that this comment was made with Illustrator specifically in mind — and forgot that there is now an option to add multiple swatches as separate assets at the same time.