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Lhubbs
Lhubbs
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May 22, 2017
Question

My embedded images are just boxes!

  • May 22, 2017
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adobe illustrator cc 2015.

i was working on a project when I received an error message saying I didn't have enough memory, so it took me to the outline mode.

i restarted the program and set it to GPU preview and now all my embedded images are just boxes. How do I get my images visible again?

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    Om Nath Jha
    Om Nath Jha
    Legend
    May 23, 2017

    Hi Lhubbs,

    You can try to switch to CPU mode (Ctrl+E) and check if you are able to see the images or not. Also check the "Overprint Preview" (Alt+Shift+Ctrl+Y). Share a screenshot of how it looks like in both modes so that we can suggest further.

    Regards,

    Om

      Lhubbs
      LhubbsAuthor
      Participant
      May 23, 2017

      Before:

      After (CPU):

      After (Overprint):

      Selection of the images so you can see the boxes where the images should be showing up:

      The background layer is not above the image layer.

      Thank you so much for you're help!

      Ray Yorkshire
      Ray Yorkshire
      Participating Frequently
      May 23, 2017

      In the layer panel ,has the visibility eye icon a 'pupil' ?

      if not Ctrl click it to toggle visibility back on

        Larry G. Schneider
        Community Expert
        Larry G. SchneiderCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        May 23, 2017

        Try "Placing" (using File>Place) the images instead of embedding. It may save you enough to get the project done.

          Lhubbs
          LhubbsAuthor
          Participant
          May 23, 2017

          Thank you for the reply. I did place them, i guess placing them and embedding them arnt the same? I just assumed because when I clicked on the pictures they have the option to unembed. Is there another way to get them to show?

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