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Budd Tugley
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August 16, 2021
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How to show full path for a missing smart object

  • August 16, 2021
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I've recieved a psd with missing smart objects. When I open I get the message "cannot locate linked objects."

How can I show the full path? The window only opens so big. If I could see the full path, I would be able to track down the assets.

See the screengrab to understand what I mean. The path is abbreviated with ellipses (...) I need that path info to track down the assets.

Thanks.

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Correct answer mark@headTrix

hi Budd,

 

Try selecting the layer, and then opening the Properties panel so you can see the path. You should be able to expand the properties panel and then see the entire path.

 

Hope this helps. Its always best if the file has linked assets to have whoever is sending the file to choose File>Package so it can package all the linked files you will need.

 

best,

mark

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Conrad_C
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Conrad_CCommunity Expert
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August 16, 2021

Another way to do it, without resizing any panels, is to hover the pointer over the abbreviated path in the Properties panel. The full path appears in a pop-up tool tip.

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mark@headTrixCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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August 16, 2021

hi Budd,

 

Try selecting the layer, and then opening the Properties panel so you can see the path. You should be able to expand the properties panel and then see the entire path.

 

Hope this helps. Its always best if the file has linked assets to have whoever is sending the file to choose File>Package so it can package all the linked files you will need.

 

best,

mark

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Budd TugleyAuthor
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August 16, 2021

Great solve. Yes, with the missing smart object's layer selected, I can expand the "Properties" window to show the full path. Thanks.

 

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    mark@headTrixCommunity Expert
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    August 16, 2021

    Awesome! Happy I was able to help solve your issue.

     

    best,

    mark

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