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Relative paths for linked objects?

Forum|Forum|4 years ago
January 27, 2022
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I have this PSD file ("A")

Inside, I have a layer with a smart object ("B")

Inside B i have a linked PSD file ("C").

Now when I move A to a different location and I open B, the linked C file is referenced to the old location, not the new one, so it's using an absolute path, not relative.

Any idea how to fix this? Is there an option to tick to make things absolute or relative?

Thank you!

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djeyewater

Known Participant

Just want to add my vote for this. I can understand the option of using absolute paths, but forcing it is just annoying.

Stephen Marsh

Community Expert

Just want to add my vote for this. I can understand the option of using absolute paths, but forcing it is just annoying.

By @djeyewater

As this is a discussion topic and not an "idea", votes are almost meaningless as they don't register with Adobe, they are just peer to peer.

Stephen Marsh

Community Expert

Links are absolute. The other choice is embedded.

You can either manually update links one by one, or use a script to do so in bulk:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-ideas/is-there-an-option-that-shows-me-a-list-with-all-smart-objects-paths/idi-p/12657491#U12689475

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TiagoRochaAuthor

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That script you shared is insane! I get anxiety just looking at it... haha

Just saved it and will test it once I get some time to create different scenarios with missing files.

Thanks for sharing!

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Merritt36188282sgn7

Participant

I didn't even look at the script. I got anxiety just thinking about it!

Lena Shore

Participating Frequently

I'm having the same exact issue. Maybe bumping this will get you an answer. I'll post back if I find one myself.

josephlavine

Community Expert

I might not be understanding your question correctly. However, Smart-Objects remember their previous state, which in this case is when you created the linked PSD file.

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TiagoRochaAuthor

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I have a file called "All Images.PSD" inside Hard Drive/Files

Inside that "All Images.PSD", I have a layer which is a smart object called "Cover Artwork"

Inside that smart object, I have a layer that is a linked (external) PSD file ("Graphics.PSD").

Both "All Images.PSD" and "Graphics.PSD" live inside Hard Drive/Files, next to each other.

Now the issue is that when I copy both "All Images.PSD" and "Graphics.PSD" to a new location (Hard Drive/New Location), when I open Graphics.PSD" update it, save it, then open "All Images.PSD" and then "Cover Artwork", I don't get the option to update all modified content, because it's looking at the original "Graphics.PSD" file location (which wasn't modified), not the new one (the one I modified).

So if my original location was Hard Drive/Files, and now it's Hard Drive/New Location, it's trying to find the "Graphics.PSD" file inside Hard Drive/Files, instead of Hard Drive/New Location. That means it's using an absolute location (Hard Drive/Files) instead of relative (which would find the Graphics.PSD inside Hard Drive/New Location).

Does it make sense?

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TiagoRochaAuthor

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I forgot to mention that when I move A, I also move the C file, so they are always next to each other.

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