AI (illustrator) layers not showing up in AE (after effects) CC 2014

[TalkMotion]

I've just come across this issue for the first time. I've imported AI files into AE many times before and had no issues like this one.

After importing the layered AI doc into AE, only one layer will show up. Attached is a video I recorded of what happens. If you can make sense of it, please let me know. Note: I can save out eps as separate files and use those in AE no problem.

I'm working on a macbook pro retina and just did a fresh format about 2 weeks ago so everything is up to date. I've tried restarting AE and my computer. Also recreating a new AI file with different dimensions.

I blocked out the files on my computer in respect to my clients (in case you're confused).

[defaultbvei59yvvlzc]

I am facing the same issue, thank you for sharing your experiment and the solution for it!

[mhrbilalhassan]

I have tried all the methods but all in vein. After a long time I got this. You should check this.

How To Seperate Objects to Their Own Layers | Illustrator Tutorial - YouTube

[jake_3591]

This one solved it for me too!

[abdula72470968]

Always make sure you when you save the AI files, you choose save as PDF option. 🙂

[william5E2E]

Thanks a lot, this solved the issue of not showing layers when imported in After Effects 😄

[iconnel]

This was my problem as well. Make sure that box is checked!

[Мария306105652rkv]

Thank you so much!

[z-z-z88]

I tried everything written here, but nothing worked.
I found solution: save ai file as psd (photoshop) and import psd file.

[surfacist]

Also be sure your artboard is named "Artboard 1". Any other name will result in AE pulling it in as a flat file (no layers)

[graceful_life5F94]

"To ensure Illustrator files appear correctly in After Effects, select Create PDF Compatible File in the Illustrator Options dialog box."

THIS RESOLVED MY ISSUE!