Linking folders to libraries in Bridge

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June 20, 2019
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Is it possible to link a folder of images (on my Mac) to a Library in Bridge so that if I add an image to the folder it automatically shows up in the library?

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@mj

Community Expert

Yup, create a Smart Collection.

DocMatter58Author

New Participant

Okay, I created a Smart Collection of the folder I wanted and it seems to be just what I wanted in Bridge. But, now can I access that Smart Collection easily in, say, Photoshop as a Library? Or is there some other way to do it?

Stephen Marsh

Community Expert

Bridge is the intended place to access the Smart Collection, then use the selected files in Bridge to open, perform a batch action, use as the source for Image Processor via Tools>Photoshop or use Image Processor Pro in Photoshop and use the option to work on the files selected in Bridge etc.

Stephen Marsh

Community Expert

What you describe is a “Smart Collection”, however the method is to use one or more search criteria within a top level folder.

I.E. Filename contains .

As in .jpg or .tif or .pdf etc.

Or perhaps Date Created is Greater Than 01/01/1900 etc.

Both of these examples are broad, however you can get very specific too and have a narrow match.

Akash Sharma

Brainiac

Hi DocMatter58,

Are you referring to linking collections in Bridge with Finder on your Mac?

Bridge is a file browser and you can access all the files directly in Bridge once they are added to any folder on your computer. See How to view & manage files in Adobe Bridge

Thanks,

Akash

kglad

Community Expert

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