If you want to link to a substitute file (for example, if you know a file has the same audio or video but does not have a matching File Name or Unique ID), you can force a relink.
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To force relink an audio file, its file format (WAV, AIFF, or MXF), sample rate and bit depth must match those of the original file.
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To force relink a video file, its format (QuickTime, Avid, MXF, or OMF) and frame rate must match those of the original file.3 In the Relink window, select one item in the Files to Relink list.4 Navigate in the Areas to Search pane to locate the file you want to relink.5 Drag the file to the Candidates pane in the Relink window.6 Click the Link icon next to the file you dragged to the Candidates pane.