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caskco
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May 16, 2017
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Brush library compatibility

  • May 16, 2017
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I have a brush library created in illustrator CC that I am trying to get to work in older versions of illustrator. But I can't seem to open it in either CS3 or CS6. Is there a way to save brush libraries to ensure compatibility with older versions of illustrator?

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    Correct answer Monika Gause

    Just do

    File > Save as.

    Then select a location and type a file name and OK

    Then select the version in the following dialog box.

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    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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    May 16, 2017

    You need to first make sure the brushes are compatible. That means:

    no automatic corners in pattern brushes

    no "beautiful corners" and/or scaling between guides in art brushes

    no raster images

    Then try and save the file that contains the brushes as an Illustrator CS3 file

    Then in CS3 go to Library > Other library and open your AI CS3 file.

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    caskcoAuthor
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    May 17, 2017

    Thanks for your quick reply. I do not think that my brushes contain any of those. But I cannot choose to save it as an illustrator CS3 file. My only option is "Brush files (*.ai)"

    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    May 17, 2017

    Just do

    File > Save as.

    Then select a location and type a file name and OK

    Then select the version in the following dialog box.

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