[1.10.0.1127 ] Linked documents ( .afdesign ) invisible when the document holding the link is oppened

[Dreatern]

So I have a document with some elements linked, .afdesign files. 
When I link the file, everything works fine, they showup in the layers stack, they are visible on the canvas and I can manipulate without problems. 

If i save the "main" doc with the links and open it again, most of the linked .afdesign documents become invisible, and I need to "Replace Document" to make them showup again during this session. If the main document is closed (after saving) and opened again, the links may be invisible again, and I need to repeat the process.

This behavior started after version 1.10. embeds have no problems, but with linked .afdesign files this problem happens often.

 

 

[Sean P]

Hi Dreatern,

Would it be possible for you to attach the main document along with the linked file please, and if possible could you also attach a video showing the steps you're taking to reproduce the issue please?

[Dreatern]

1 hour ago, Sean P said:

Hi Dreatern,

Would it be possible for you to attach the main document along with the linked file please, and if possible could you also attach a video showing the steps you're taking to reproduce the issue please?

Hi.

I tried to send you a direct message with the files because I'm not comfortable to share it here since it is public, but I couldn't send

[Sean P]

Sorry about that - try again now and it should succeed

[StuartRc]

I have seen this over the weekend...

I was just trying to reproduce it with the sketch.. You can try it with this file if you wish!

Notes:
2 files:
Original file is sketchbook pro saved as .psd
Template file  which is old now used  a lot (just a file for drawing!)

Process
open AD file and place image
Double click to edit embedded file 
Select a px layer and resize/rotate etc
Go back to original tab

In trying to reproduce it..having difficulty today...I tried to place the file into the locked Sketch layer...It lets you do it but if you try and edit the content....AD just crashed for me!

 

Test FIles-place.zip

[Dreatern]

54 minutes ago, Sean P said:

Sorry about that - try again now and it should succeed

Done

 

34 minutes ago, StuartRc said:

I have seen this over the weekend...

I was just trying to reproduce it with the sketch.. You can try it with this file if you wish!

Notes:
2 files:
Original file is sketchbook pro saved as .psd
Template file  which is old now used  a lot (just a file for drawing!)

Process
open AD file and place image
Double click to edit embedded file 
Select a px layer and resize/rotate etc
Go back to original tab

In trying to reproduce it..having difficulty today...I tried to place the file into the locked Sketch layer...It lets you do it but if you try and edit the content....AD just crashed for me!

 

Test FIles-place.zip 8.56 MB · 0 downloads

The main doc here is set to "Image placement policy: prefer linked"  but I noticed that sometimes the resource manager shows the linked docs as embedded and I have to make linked again.  Whenever I save the main document and/or make changes to the linked docs, something seems to mess up everything. I'm only using .afdesign files

 

[Dreatern]

If this information is needed, here is my render settings. 

I've tested with the hardware acceleration turned on and off, same result every time.

I'm on Windows 10 (updated), all drivers also updated

[Sean P]

Hi Dreatern,

Thanks for the files! Interestingly the first time I opened your Main_Doc everything looked correct for me, however when I resave and then reopen the document the objects are missing as reported.

I'll get this passed on to development as its similar (but slightly different) to an issue we're already aware of. 

I'm not aware of anything making the documents embedded (with the exception of the 'Embed' button in the Resource Manager) so if you do notice that happening and track down an action that causes it then please do let us know.

Thanks again for your help!

1 hour ago, StuartRc said:

I have seen this over the weekend...

I was just trying to reproduce it with the sketch.. You can try it with this file if you wish!

Notes:
2 files:
Original file is sketchbook pro saved as .psd
Template file  which is old now used  a lot (just a file for drawing!)

Process
open AD file and place image
Double click to edit embedded file 
Select a px layer and resize/rotate etc
Go back to original tab

In trying to reproduce it..having difficulty today...I tried to place the file into the locked Sketch layer...It lets you do it but if you try and edit the content....AD just crashed for me!

 

Test FIles-place.zip 8.56 MB · 0 downloads

Thanks for the files Stuart however what you're seeing I think will be different to Dreatern's issue as you're using embedded files. The issue Dreatern is having (and the one we're aware of) is related specifically to linked files.

I tried your receipe but was unable to reproduce it and didn't crash for me - it behaved as I would expect. However if you do run into it again then please grab a video if possible and create a new thread

Thanks  

[Sean P]

1 hour ago, Dreatern said:

I noticed that sometimes the resource manager shows the linked docs as embedded and I have to make linked again.

I've just noticed this myself in your file when I clicked 'Replace' on a linked file, I noticed it was switching to Embedded! I will double check this with development to verify what the correct behaviour should be in this instance!

[Dreatern]

26 minutes ago, Sean P said:

Hi Dreatern,

Thanks for the files! Interestingly the first time I opened your Main_Doc everything looked correct for me, however when I resave and then reopen the document the objects are missing as reported.

I'll get this passed on to development as its similar (but slightly different) to an issue we're already aware of. 

I'm not aware of anything making the documents embedded (with the exception of the 'Embed' button in the Resource Manager) so if you do notice that happening and track down an action that causes it then please do let us know.

Thanks again for your help!

In fact, as I explained the document seems to change itself whenever I make a change, and save the main doc or the linked files. The linked files may change to embedded, I believe it happen after a save. I only notice after closing the document, and opening it again on another occasion.

So it's hard to know if there's anything triggering it, besides saving, since everything happens silently in the background. It only shows up after I open the file again, and everything looks random. Sometimes everything is normal, sometimes all invisible, sometimes some visible and others with "glitch" (gradient bar).  

When I replace through "resource manager" I notice that some have become embedded and they are still invisible, so I have to "make linked..." and replace the file to fix it.

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