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I have several application projects (e.g., project1) which use common files (macro definitions, etc.) I created a common project to hold those files, and uploaded the files from project1, which sets a link to the files.

As of now, whenever the files in common change, in project1 I have to update the links one by one, which becomes annoying. To work more efficiently across projects, I mean to:

  1. Have an automatic update of the links in project1 whenever the files in common change. In the absence of this feature, at least...
  2. ... update all the links manually in project1, but with a single operation, e.g., by something like selecting all links and updating.

Is that possible?

PS: I don't have the paid version.

Related:

  1. How to share multiple files from another project in Overleaf?
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    Welcome to tex.sx. I suspect this may be more readily answered by Overleaf support. – barbara beeton Sep 21 '22 at 19:19
  • I suspect it is a duplicate of the post you mention. I think with the paid for version you could link your projects to a shared git repo, but otherwise you need to copy each file separately – David Carlisle Sep 21 '22 at 20:21
  • @DavidCarlisle - No, it is not a dupe. I have already uploaded files from another project, which is different from what solutions to the other OP suggest. And I know the paid version allows for git connection. But that would not solve my question, even if it is very useful per se. Thanks. – sancho.s ReinstateMonicaCellio Sep 22 '22 at 09:14
  • On Overleaf, do you have a paid account? Do you know how to use git? If so, a git submodule might be a solution. – Paul Gaborit Feb 21 '23 at 12:29
  • May I know whether you have found the solution on this matter? I am facing the same problem, it would be very helpful if you have the solution to share. Thank you. – Heng Jie Feb 21 '23 at 11:57
  • @PaulGaborit - No, I don't. Question updated. – sancho.s ReinstateMonicaCellio Feb 23 '23 at 19:49
  • @HengJie - If I find a solution, I will post it. – sancho.s ReinstateMonicaCellio Feb 23 '23 at 19:50
  • In your Overleaf project, you can upload a file from another Overleaf project (via the upload button). Then the "uploaded" file keeps a link to the original file and can be refreshed at any time (by selecting it and using the refresh button). But it's not automatic... – Paul Gaborit Feb 23 '23 at 21:32
  • @PaulGaborit - I am not seeing if your comment provides any hint to alleviate the "issue" referred to in the OP... would you mind clarifying? Thanks! – sancho.s ReinstateMonicaCellio Feb 24 '23 at 09:37
  • After rereading the question, I understand that you already use the linked files between different Overleaf projects. My second comment brings nothing new. What's missing in Overleaf is an automatic update or one-shot update for a set of linked files. – Paul Gaborit Feb 24 '23 at 10:04

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