Is there a way to dynamically have changes made to external files as smart objects (IL, PDF, .psb) be reflected in Photoshop?
Right now I have to "Replace Contents..." and locate the, in my case, .psb file.
Untitled.psd (main photoshop file)
--->banner.psb (external file)
When I update banner.psb, I would like Untitled.psd to reflect those changes.
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#1
As far as I know, the change is temporary until you commit by saving, which is pretty much true of any photoshop file.
#2
If you edit the smart object in Photoshop, then it updates when you save the child file and activate the parent file.
If you edit the file that you placed on disk (ie: not in the document), then it won't be updated because the smart object has no connection to the file on disk (it is embedded, not linked).
#3
The "export contents" and "replace contents" layer palette actions led me to think it's more of a link function. The reusability of external smart objects (.psb) would be of significant value (ie..."refresh", or "update").
#4
No, those are there because it is NOT A link (if it were linked, you wouldn't need either command).
Unfortunately, linking would involve a lot of additional UI and complications (which most people don't seem to need once we ask them for details).
#5