New smart object layer from copy not showing

[Dabatross]

Having an issue with smart objects where I want to duplicate them and edit them separately so they don't affect the master smart object. I right click on the smart object and look for the "New smart object layer from copy" but its not there. Any ideas on why its not showing?

[davescm]

Hi

It is not a ordinary smart object at present it is a layer linked to the library (see the cloud symbol on the layer).

To do what you want, and get an unlinked copy, just duplicate (Ctrl+J) and then Convert to SO

Dave

[Dabatross]

Thanks Dave, I remember creating a smart object first of that layer and then dragging it into creative cloud libraries. How come when I dragged it out of libraries it doesn't stay a smart object then?

[davescm]

Hi

It is still a smart object (you can open it and edit the layered content) - but it is linked to the library rather than being an ordinary, independent, smart object in your document.

Dave

[JJMack]

To have independent smart object layers they need to be embedded object IE menu File>Open ACR open RAW Shift as an Object,    menu File>Place Embedded... and to create independent smart object layer with the menu Layer>Smart Objects>New Smart Object via Copy

If you duplicate a smart object layer the duplicate and the originals will share a single object they will only have independent transforms a good way toe make Picture package templates.

I do not use creative cloud libraries.