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siliconmana
siliconmana
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May 23, 2017
Question

PS files not updating in AE

  • May 23, 2017
  • 2 replies
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PS CC 2017 1.1
AE CC 14.2

Tried:
Project>reload
Comp>layer>ctrl+E>edit file in ps>save>return to AE, no update
Try above two methods again, no update
Closed PS, AE and reopened numerous times, no change.

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    siliconmana
    siliconmanaAuthor
    Known Participant
    June 14, 2017

    Ok, so sometimes the 'reload footage' option was not available (greyed out), and using ctl+E>open in PS>save PS file, was not updating either. I"m importing the .psd files as comp/retain layer size or comp/comp, sequential import unchecked.
    It's annoying enough, that AE won't see new layers. I wish there was better integration.

    The only time consuming work around I've found is to re-import file and replace layers while deleting any duplicates....

    Kevin-Monahan
    Community Manager
    Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    July 18, 2017

    Hi DianeJ,

    Is this behavior still occurring? Please let us know.

    Thanks,
    Kevin

    Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community & Engagement Strategist – Pro Video and Audio
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    syzygymedia
    Participating Frequently
    July 28, 2020

    YES! I'm having the same problem. Here's what's happened:

    1. 27 layer PSD file imported into AE
    2. Dozens of timing adjustments made to determine what will appear when by shortening layer in timeline.
    3. Decision to tweak font style in PSD. Change reflected in AE as expected.
    4. Decision to rotate headline in PSD. Change reflected in AE as expected.
    5. Position change in PSD, no layer change in AE, Fail. FAIL. FAIL!
    Dave_LaRonde
    Dave_LaRonde
    Inspiring
    May 23, 2017

    If you added layers to the Photoshop file, AE will not see them.  You would have to re-import.

    Once imported into AE you can't add layers, whether it's a Photoshop or Illustrator file.

    siliconmana
    siliconmanaAuthor
    Known Participant
    May 24, 2017

    That's correct to a point, however existing layers should update, and they are not.

    foughtthelaw
    foughtthelaw
    Inspiring
    May 24, 2017

    try right clicking on a problem layer in the project window and selecting "reload footage"

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