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How do you update the Smart Object link?
To update the link, click the warning icon in the Properties panel and choose Update Modified Content. The Smart Object (in the master document) will be updated with the new artwork.
How do you relink a smart object in Photoshop?
Fix a broken linked Smart Object
- Right-click on the Smart Object and choose Relink to File;
- Navigate to the new location of the source file;
- Click Place to fix the broken link.
Can’t edit because Smart Object is not directly editable?
No matter when you receive the error “Could not complete your request because the smart object is not directly editable”, the simplest solution is to open the wrong image and unlock the image layer in Photoshop. After that, you can delete, cut, or modify image selection. This method is effective in many cases.
How do I make a smart object directly editable?
Follow these steps to edit the contents of a Smart Object:
- In your document, select the Smart Object layer in the Layers panel.
- Choose Layer→Smart Objects→Edit Contents.
- Click OK to close the dialog box.
- Edit your file ad nauseam.
- Choose File→Save to incorporate the edits.
- Close your source file.
How to convert a smart object to a linked smart object?
To convert to a linked Smart Object: Choose Layer > Smart Object > Convert To Linked. Linked Smart Objects. Are still attached to the source file on your computer and when that file is updated the Smart Object will update. Particularly useful for logos which may change and need updating.
Can a smart object be converted to a regular layer?
Converting a Smart Object to a regular layer rasterizes the content at the current size. Convert a Smart Object to a regular layer only if you no longer need to edit the Smart Object data. Transforms, warps, and filters applied to a Smart Object are no longer editable after the Smart Object is rasterized.
How to convert a file to a smart object in Photoshop?
In Bridge, choose File > Place > In Photoshop to import a file as a Smart Object into an open Photoshop document. Select one or more layers and choose Layer > Smart Objects > Convert To Smart Object. The layers are bundled into one Smart Object.
When did linked Smart Objects come out in Photoshop?
The Linked Smart Object feature is available in Photoshop CC version 14.2 (January 2014) and later. In Photoshop, you can create Linked Smart Objects. The contents of Linked Smart Objects are updated when the source image file changes.