Seems simple enough. I have a packaging render I am doing with several artwork variations. Each variation consists of a group of layers, some text, some linked, etc. I want to run a new artwork variation by simply duplicating an existing group/variation. My challenge is that every time I change a link in the duplicate layer, it changes the same layer in the parent group. Which seems like insane default functionality to me, but I also believe that aliens obviously exist, so my judgement may be off. Hopefully someone here can lend a hand. My sanity hangs in the balance...
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Duplicate A Group of Layers WITHOUT Linking
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Yes, this is exactly how duplicated or "synched" smart objects work.
How to Identify Linked vs Non-Linked Embedded Smart Objects
Feeling kind of dumb that I don't know this or forgot how to do it. Sometimes I turn an existing Pixel Layer into a Smart Object for use with Smart Filters. Also, I have situations where I want to make a copy of that Smart Object and have it adjustable independently (know how to do this)...
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