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August 30, 2024
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Illustrator documents open as Outlines

  • August 30, 2024
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Hello, I have saved a portfolio with about 25 artboard pages into one file. It seemed to open up just fine acouple months ago and now when I come to view it, it doesn't fully show me the work just some outlines and photo boarders(blank white spaces too). Prior to this I have embeded all media links to ensure I can open up without being reliant on the links or open on other devices. I have a feeling it maybe because of file size but, another thing I think it might be is because my license ended and now that I have re purchased a new one it disrupted the file. 

 

I have attached screenshots of the thumbnail which is what I want VS when I open the file, what my problem is.

 

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Correct answer Bobby Henderson

Do the outlines stay looking like only outlines when you press Ctrl+Y on the keyboard, or go to the View menu and choose "Preview"?

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Bobby HendersonCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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August 30, 2024

Do the outlines stay looking like only outlines when you press Ctrl+Y on the keyboard, or go to the View menu and choose "Preview"?

Participant
August 30, 2024

Hello Bobby, it turns out I'm still new with illustrator as that worked just fine! Thank you so much