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Carla_Maglione
Carla_Maglione
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July 18, 2020
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Where are the other graphics? The .ai file is viewed as a pdf file.

  • July 18, 2020
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Hello. I have a problem opening an .ai file
When I try to open the .ai file it is read to me as a PDF (see screenshot)
Once opened, however, all my graphic design is not displayed, the elements drawn outside the drawing board are not seen.
When I close the file, however, in the Illustrator screen / Latest open files ... In the preview you can see the graphic elements I'm looking for. (see screenshot)

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Correct answer Monika Gause

In the PDF the content outside the artboards is never even saved.

Please see this about Illustrator files: https://youtu.be/IpDh8Y7q8yE

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Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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July 18, 2020

In the PDF the content outside the artboards is never even saved.

Please see this about Illustrator files: https://youtu.be/IpDh8Y7q8yE

    Carla_Maglione
    Carla_MaglioneAuthor
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    July 20, 2020

    Hello Monika... thanks for the reply. I am aware of this however my file is an .ai and not a PFD.
    I believe there was an error saving the file, and that the damaged files were lost.
    Thanks again.

    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 20, 2020

    Did you watch the video? It explains the matter.

    There are 2 files inside your file. The AI is lost due to the crash. Illustrator opens the PDF and it's just a plain vanilla PDF, not a special kind of PDF.

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