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Beware that Smart Objects are no way the "links" in traditional sense. There is no hierarchy - it's just one level. There are lots of things you would expect for granted which are not there. Smart Objects in PS are just lame, quick and easy patch. They work ok in most applications but don't expect much of it.


All in all, there are two types of Smart objects: raster and vector ones:


Raster ones are created in raster editors and are saved in PSD file as it's source file and it's raster image presentation.


Vector ones are created in vector editors(like AI) and are saved in PSD file as it's source file and it's vector presentation in EPS or PDF format.


That is why, for example, in PS the shape turned to Smart object is no more vector - PS is raster editor and the presentation image will be a raster one.


PS does not suppose to know the way the Smart Object was created, it just keeps it's source file and it's represantation as raster or vector image.


When you edit Smart Object PS just exports it's source file to the temp directory and starts the application which created it. Then it waits for it's new source file and a new presentation.


For each instance of Smart Object PS keeps only the transform parameters.


What is our favorite program/app? (Hint - it begins and ends with the letter P)
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