Apr 01, 2014 Much like InDesign, if you save a file in a recent version, like CS6, someone working in CS4 wouldn’t be able to open that file. In this quick tip tutorial, I show how easy it is to save an Illustrator file down to an older version of Illustrator. Check out the wedding invitation pictured in the tutorial here.
Issue:
When importing an Adobe Illustrator 9 through CC version .ai file into 3ds Max, the following error messages appear:
Solution:
When saving an Adobe Illustrator .ai file, save the file as an older version, such as Illustrator 8.0 or earlier. This will then import successfully into 3ds Max. Note: When exporting text, use the 'Create outline' option for text. From within Adobe Illustrator, select the text, then from the menu, choose: Type > Create Outlines or select 'CTRL+Shift+O' on your keyboard.