Can't paste into new document

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September 27, 2017
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I'm trying to move some artwork from one Illustrator file to another. I select the artwork and choose Copy, then go to the second document, and the option to Paste is grayed out (I use key commands, but the result is the same). It doesn't matter if I choose a group of layers, or just a single path.

"Paste Remember Layers" is checked. Both documents use the same color space. Illustrator CC current.

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moiremusicAuthor

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I have noticed that if I force quit Illustrator and re-open it, I have one chance to copy/paste these paths from one recovered document to the other recovered document.

Monika Gause

Community Expert

Can you try without Chrome being launched?

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moiremusicAuthor

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@ Monika Gause

>> Can you try without Chrome being launched?

Yes, I've tried it after a fresh restart with only Illustrator being opened.

rcraighead

Legend

Have you tried not selecting ANY layer or object before pasting? Make sure all layers are unlocked. "Paste Remembers Layers" will us existing layers with the right name or create new layers with the correct name.

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moiremusicAuthor

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rcraigheadUnselecting everything in the target document gives me the same results. Also I checked for locked layers, and nothing is locked in either document.