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February 19, 2025
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Update link to a specific layer in Photoshop

  • February 19, 2025
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I have a linked Photoshop file from which I'm using individual layers in frames spread all around my document.
However, when I add another layer in the Photoshop file and relink, the warning "The file xxx.psd has different layers than the imported version. The link will be updated with the source file's current layer visibility settings" pops up and then makes all layers from the Photoshop file visible in the individual frames in the document rather than just the specific layer I initially placed. Thus forcing me to manually relink said layer from the Photoshop file to its respectable frame in the InDesign document.

Is there any way to avoid this? Attached is before and after updating the link.

 

I hope it all makes sense(?)

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BobLevine
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 19, 2025
Add some blank layers in the PSD in case of this situation. That way nothing changes if you need to add content to them.
Peter Spier
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 19, 2025

@BobLevine not sure that will help when changing layer visibility, though.

BobLevine
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 19, 2025

Why not? This way the structure doesn't change so you don't get the message the OP received after adding a layer.

Community Expert
February 19, 2025

In preferences do you have this ticked on?

Participating Frequently
February 19, 2025

It's not – should it be?

Community Expert
February 19, 2025

Give it a go - it works for me.

Peter Spier
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 19, 2025

Are you saving Layer Comps in Photoshop and using them to specify the visible layers in InDesign?

Participating Frequently
February 19, 2025

No, just as regular layers. I'm not familiar with layer comps but I'll look into it 🙂

Willi Adelberger
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 19, 2025

You should save Layer Compositions in Photoshop and selct them in Import Options in InDesign when you import Photoshop files.