Issue with Illustrator file layer visibility in InDesign

Question

I have an illustrator file linked in my InDesign document. It has worked perfectly previously, but now it stopped showing one layer. on the layer is 4 pictures with clipping masks. I have tried adding a random line in the same layer to see if that would appear, and it does, just not the 4 pictures.  
 
When I update the illustrator file and the file in InDesign turns in to the "broken link picture" I can see the missing pictures in the preview, but not when I actually relink the file. 
 
I have tried to rick click on the file and choose object layer options, and make sure that the layer is visible. is have also tried all "update link options" nothing works.

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Barb Binder · Accepted Answer

How old is the .ai file? I sometimes run into layer visibility issues with really old .ai files. Try opening it (again) in Illustrator and use Save as. Set the version to Illustrator 2020 and enable Create PDF compatible file. Update the link in InDesign to see if that makes the difference.

If not, I'm happy to look at the doc. I would just need the one InDesign page with the issue and the .ai file. You can message it privately if you like by clicking my name above this post.

~Barb

Ashutosh_Mishra · Answer

Hi there,

Thanks for reaching out. I hope your issue is resolved by now. We'd appreciate if you can mark the earlier response correct. If you used any other method, we'd request sharing the solution with us. It'll help other users with similar concern.

If you still have issue, please share the information asked in earlier responses.

Looking forward to your response.

Regards,

Ashutosh

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