Hello. Thank you so much for explaining the work process on datasmith and dataprep in detail.
I understand that data in datasmith can be reimported, and it still keeps your modifications, even if you move folders, as long as you re-link the source file(even the files where folders are moved/renamed in Windows explorer, and not inside unreal). But I was hoping to find something similar for datasmith in dataprep, where, if you re-link the source file, you’d be able to get back your modifications when it is re-imported. Like I said, I mostly use dataprep because I find the actors attached to every mesh annoying, and delete them on dataprep, instead of deleting them one by one on the outliner since its more convenient for me to work on them when they are in under a single parent. Also, I don’t set the materials on dataprep since I need the meshes to be flexible for me to work on(Arch Viz stuffs, like changing wall paper textures/materials etc). I know that that’s not how I’m supposed to use dataprep, and hopefuly get better over time, but currently, being unable to reimport datasmith without getting all your modifications overridden is pretty frustrating.