Import files keeping them as "LINK"

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Basically I would need this:A) I have an Illustrator *.ai file (containing 1 or more artboards, <let's assume 10 artboards> ).I wish I could "IMPORT" these 10 artboards into an illustrator file, placed in as many artboards, but keep the file linked. As happens with PDF files, where illustrator imports the pages for you and lets you choose whether you want to keep the link or open it for editing in AI.it is feasible?Situation BB) Same thing as request A), only I would like to be able to select multiple different *.ai files and import them as a link into as many artboards as selected files. In this case selecting multiple source files ai, eps, svg... while maintaining the link might be fine.I hope it's doable. for now the only solution is to have a PDF.

Monika Gause · Answer

When saving the AI file with "PDF compatible" checked, you basically create a PDF inside an AI file. When placing this AI file in another AI file, you can keep all of the pages linked. Of course you cannot edit the contents of the pages inside the new AI file, only in the original AI file.

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