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Illustrator Saving Problem solved
A couple of days ago, my CS downloaded and installed a new AI version(2022).
It caused major panic here at the studio. Not being able to save my work is key to my survival.
Here's what didn't work and and what fixed it.
I quit Illustrator and restarted-no effiect
Saved file as .eps-success sort of, after opening new .eps file I still wsn't able to save as .ai
I reset AI preferences-didn't work.
Uninstalled/reinstalled-no effect.
Changed size of save dialog box-nada
Upgraded Mac OS to Montery 12.3-Bingo
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