Why does a new smart object via copy keep shadow effects linked to all smart objects ?

Question

Does anyone know how to unlink fx like inner shadow from multiple smart objects in document ? I have 12 smart objects. All are completely individual. When I change one, none of the others change. Perfect. However, I add inner shadow to one, ok, but when I want a different inner shadow on another smart object -  bam, it changes the shadow of the first smart object. How do you fix this ? I tried deleting all fx and starting over with even making new shadow style in the fx dialogue box. That doesn't change the situation. All smart objects change to latest shadow I put on a different object. Driving me crazy. PS CC 25.9.1 on iMAC.

Stephen Marsh · Accepted Answer

Sounds like a global light issue: https://helpx.adobe.com/au/photoshop/using/layer-effects-styles.html

IDMG.cz · Answer

Hi, I'm desperate.Whenever I convert a "shape" with a shadow into a Smart Object and then resize it, something strange happens to the edges, as if they become irregularly outlined.I’d appreciate any advice on how to fix this...I used Photoshop 26.2, and even when I reverted to version 25, the issue persists. My GPU drivers (RTX 3080) are up to date.Thanks!

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