AI files from client have multiple copies on top of each other.

[Ricobico]

I receive files from clients, sometimes AI, sometimes PDF. When I open them there are frequently multiple copies of the work ontop of each other. As in, if I select a line and delete it, there is a duplicate still there, like they hit copy then pasted 2-3  times on top. it is super frustrating when trying to manipulatre artwork for production.

Is there a way to stop this, or quickly delete all but one copy?

[Monika Gause · Accepted solution]

You could check out the plugin VectorFirstAid

[Ricobico]

Thanks for the tip. Installed the plugin and tried to fix selection, but the duplicates are still there.

[Monika Gause]

Did you configure it to Remove Duplicate Art?

It might not be included in the automatic checks.

[Ricobico]

Yes, I was just going to write that it did work. Thank you!!

[Monika Gause]

I'm happy to hear that!

[whitt@triad.rr.com]

I have this happen to files I'm working on. What causes it?

[Monika Gause]

I have this happen to files I'm working on. What causes it?

By whitt@triad.rr.com

Can be anything from sloppy workflows to script malfunctions.