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Link pre-compositions into external projects
Hi guys, is it possible to link one pre-composition to another project? I have the same file in several projects and want to achieve that when I update one version of it, all other projects that have this composition linked get updated as well.
Rendering doesn’t work because I want to keep the flexibility and adjust certain things afterwards.
Is there a way to do that?
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3 Replies
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I wish! If there is a way, I’d like to hear about it too.
When I’m doing something similar, I save the precomp into a project of its own. Then, when I have another project open that uses it, I import the procomp project and – in the final comp – replace the older precomp layer with the newer one. Then I delete the older imported precomp project folder.
A bit round-the-houses but the best way I’ve found so far.
Simon Bonner
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.. ahh ok. So far I’m doing the same. But it gets quite tricky the more files you have. I thought the guys from Adobe already thought of that. Well, maybe it’s not the actual idea of a “quick” composite.
It would definitely enhance the productivity.. and I’m still waiting for Adobe to introduce folders in the layers part like you have in Photoshop. Let’s wait for CS5.. ;o)
Thanks for the feedback Simon.
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It does seem a shame that there are no folders in layers yet, it’d make it easier to navigate in situations where pre comping can’t be used! Though render orders may get confusing once the folders are collapsed…
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