Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 v.14.xx - Manual (Page 263)

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(Photoshop CC) A linked Smart Object in the Layers panel
Create embedded Smart Objects | CC, CS6
You can create embedded Smart objects using several methods: by using the Open As Smart Object command; placing a file (CS6) or placing a
file as embedded (CC, CS6), pasting data from Illustrator; or converting one or more Photoshop layers to Smart Objects.
Do any of the following:
(CC) Choose File > Place Embedded to import files as Smart Objects into an open Photoshop document.
Choose File > Open As Smart Object, select a file, and click Open.
(CS6) Choose File> Place to import files as Smart Objects into an open Photoshop document.
Although you can place JPEG files, it's better to place PSD, TIFF, or PSB files because you can add layers, modify pixels, and resave the
file without loss. (Saving a modified JPEG file requires you to flatten new layers and recompress the image, causing image quality
degradation).
Choose Layer > Smart Object > Convert to Smart Object to convert a selected layer into a Smart Object.
In Bridge, choose File > Place > In Photoshop to import a file as a Smart Object into an open Photoshop document.
An easy way to work with camera raw files is to open them as Smart Objects. You can double-click the Smart Object layer containing the
raw file at any time to adjust the Camera Raw settings.
Select one or more layers and choose Layer > Smart Objects > Convert To Smart Object. The layers are bundled into one Smart Object.
Drag PDF or Adobe Illustrator layers or objects into a Photoshop document.
Paste artwork from Illustrator into a Photoshop document, and choose Smart Object in the Paste dialog box. For the greatest flexibility,
enable both PDF and AICB (No Transparency Support) in the File Handling & Clipboard section of the Preferences dialog box in Adobe
Illustrator.
Create linked smart objects | Photoshop CC
The Linked Smart Object feature is available in Photoshop versions 14.2 (Photoshop CC | January 2014) and later.
In Photoshop CC, you can create linked smart objects. The contents of linked smart objects are updated when the source image file changes.
Linked smart objects are particularly useful for teams or in cases where assets must be reused across designs.
Follow these steps to create a linked smart object:
1. Choose File > Place Linked.
2. Select an appropriate file and click Place.
The linked smart object is created and is displayed in the Layers panel with a link icon ( ).
You can also create a linked smart object in an open document by dragging-and-dropping the appropriate file while keeping the following key
pressed:
(Windows) Alt key
(Mac) Opt key
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