Importing Illustrator files

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    Default Importing Illustrator files

    For some reason I can't place Illustrator CS (.ai) files into InDesign CS
    (with latest update). It just imports a bunch of text instead of the paths.
    Sometimes I can copy and paste. Any ideas?

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    Seth Meranda
    smeranda<at>unlnotes<dot>unl<dot>edu





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    Default Re: Importing Illustrator files

    Just save these ai files to eps files and try again... The eps is not dead yet.
    Dimitar_Zhekov@adobeforums.com Guest

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    Default Re: Importing Illustrator files

    I can do that, but why won't InDesign import an .ai file? I would think that would be ideal, considering how adobe wants all creative suite apps to synchronize.

    Seth
    Majicman17@adobeforums.com Guest

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    Default Re: Importing Illustrator files

    Try throwing away your InDesign preferences. InDesign CS can definitely import (File > Place) .AI files.
    Steve_Werner@adobeforums.com Guest

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    Default Re: Importing Illustrator files

    On saving your paths in Illustrator CS enable option "create PDF compatible file". If it's not enabled you get on import to InDesign CS a text note to do so.
    claudius
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