Import SVG so that each path is on a different layer

[manuelb19820178]

I keep selecting "import each path to a different layer" when importing SVGs but it does nothing. All paths appear in the same layer

[kdmemory · Accepted solution]

Hi Manuel

You are right, it always seem to import all paths in one layer. When you import an Illustrator *.ai vector graphic file, the different layer thing seems to work. Not so for SVG.

But you can help yourself by opening the imported graphic symbol and do this:

That puts each path in a different layer.

Klaus

[manuelb19820178]

Thanks, I was already aware of that. The point is, why do I get to do a selection that does nothing when I import? If it's a bug it would be as simple as removing that menu on import...

[avid_body16B8]

I feel your pain as sometimes things are unpredictable but as Klaus mentioned and you acknowledged, one can use the "distribute to layers" option.

Have you tried the copy/paste option from AI and see if you get a better result? I usually get several movie clips.