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November 14, 2023
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Copy and Paste objects in a different layer doesn't work in Illustrator

  • November 14, 2023
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It's been some days already that when I try to copy an object and paste it in a different layer in Illustrator it doesn't work. The result is that it pastes it in the same layer as the original object and when I block that layer and try to paste it in other layer it shows an error message saying that I'm trying to paste an object in a layer that is blocked. It is very anoying since I want to make a clip mask while keeping the outlines in a different layer or when I want to cut some objects and paste them in one layer to create a group the program pastes them in the original layers and don't let me do the action that I want.

I already uninstalled Adobe Illustrator and reinstall it and the problem keeps going.

Correct answer Ton Frederiks

Try unchecking "Paste Remembers Layers" in the Layer panel menu.

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Ton Frederiks
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Ton FrederiksCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
November 14, 2023

Try unchecking "Paste Remembers Layers" in the Layer panel menu.

Participant
September 21, 2024

the paste rem layers is unchecked for me.... why would this still be happening?