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Mirta Sander
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January 10, 2019
Question

Can place linked an artboard in another artboard file?

  • January 10, 2019
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Hi again.

Can place a linked artboard inside another artboard ai file?

In other words can i link an .ai file to another file ai?

The problem is that i need to build a small workflow with 2 files:

1- in this file i build/design/assemble some final design dolls

2- in this file i have many design pieces (clothes, shoes, hairs, etc...) for every artboard that i take and place in the file 1.

The problem is that these pieces change often i need that works as images dynamically as image in InDesign.

How to do is? My problem is that i use Illustrator CS6 and do not have library.

The only solution could be use the symbol?

Thanks.

Mirta

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    Ton Frederiks
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    January 10, 2019

    If every design piece has it's own artboard in the file, don't forget to turn on Show Import Options in order to select the right artboard to place.

    Mirta Sander
    Known Participant
    January 10, 2019

    Really thanks Ton.

    What do you think about this workflow? Do you understand/like it?

    Are there better solution with Illustrator CS6?


    Only to understand: Creative Cloud Libraries could be a solution for you?

    Thanks.

    Known Participant
    January 10, 2019

    if you want to link an ai file, CC library wont help you much

    its best to stick with file > place

    managed to get it to work?

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    January 10, 2019

    You can do that when you save your AI file with "PDF compatibility"

    Mirta Sander
    Known Participant
    January 10, 2019

    Sorry Monika, i do not understand.

    Can you elaborate a bit on this?

    PS: i remember that "local library" are not available on Illustrator cs6.

    Thanks.

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    January 10, 2019

    Save one file as an AI file. Then place into new file.