Ai layers not translating to Animate layers

[KTdid.]

I have done a handful of banner ad projects using Animate now. I have never had the problem I'm experiencing now.

I have individual layers in Ai that I want to be layers in Animate, as per usual. However, when I "import to stage", all AI layers that I select to import as separate Animate layers import onto one layer. I have to manually cut/paste each element to its own Animate layer OR import them one-by-one.

In the past, my layers would import perfectly into Animate exactly how I had set them up.

What could have changed?

[JoãoCésar]

Hi.

How are you importing your AI files? Because I just run a test here and it is working fine.

But, if you still cannot import into separate layers, what you can do is to select the imported artwork, and press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + D and distritbute the individual objects to layers. You may have to break apart (Ctrl/Cmd + B) or ungroup (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + G) before distributing the way you want.

Regards,

JC

[KTdid.]

Just as I always have, I "import to stage" my AI file by selecting the layers I want to convert to Animate layers.

They import layered BUT in one Animate layer. I've worked around this as described in my post, but I really need to learn why this is happening so I can fix it.

[Preran · Accepted solution]

Not the exact answer to your question, but calling out this article just in case it has any insights you may have missed.

Work with Illustrator AI files in Animate CC

[JoãoCésar]

I think Preran's message should give you an idea.

Did you try to use the Distribute to Layers feature I suggested?

And are your layers using filters or any other kind or special feature? It may cause limitations and problems when importing.