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dandcp
05-20-2006, 05:11 PM
Is there a simple way to convert an AI 11 file to version 9? I had a friend create some files but he has version 11 and I only have version 9. It can't seem to import it at all.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
jimking
05-20-2006, 05:15 PM
export as a Legacy file.
morea
05-20-2006, 05:17 PM
can your friend save it back to version 9 for you?
I think it called Legacy, or sumpin.
dandcp
05-20-2006, 05:24 PM
can your friend save it back to version 9 for you?
I think it called Legacy, or sumpin.
Ya probably but the thing is that she is on vacation for 2 weeks and I am in a time crunch sort of. Is there anything I can do on my end? Or download somesort of converter? Or a trial version of anything to convert this?
morea
05-20-2006, 05:25 PM
ack.
You can probably download a 30-day trial of Adobe Illustrator CS2 from the Adobe website... that ought to do it...
dandcp
05-20-2006, 05:30 PM
ack.
You can probably download a 30-day trial of Adobe Illustrator CS2 from the Adobe website... that ought to do it...
Thanks morea! I think I will try that. Do you know is that a full version of CS2 that just has a 30 day counter on it? If so, Maybe I will just use that version for this project. Depends on how different it is or any learning curve etc.
morea
05-20-2006, 05:33 PM
hmm, not sure. I think you could use it for the entire project, and it will just expire in a month.
PrintDriver
05-20-2006, 05:51 PM
It is a full version. I pretty sure it's only 14 days, not 30, and you may just want to use it to save back because once the trial is up, you won't be able to use your file again. And your friend is a version down from CS2...
There are also bells and whistles in CS2 that are not supported in 9. The flattening you will get WILL suck. In fact, your friend may have hosed you already depending on the sophistication of their skill.
jimking
05-20-2006, 06:06 PM
If for some reason you didn't download cs2, one thing you can try but be careful especially if you've got spot colors, also you may have to rework the file. Is to place the file in quark or indesign, export as a eps then open it in illy.
dandcp
05-20-2006, 06:38 PM
hmm, not sure. I think you could use it for the entire project, and it will just expire in a month.
OK I downloaded it and it seems to work great! Thank you SO much. This is a lifesaver. And yes, it is for the full 30 days it says. Just perfect amount of time I need. I will try to save in a lower format when all done to work on after the 30 days. Hopefully won't run into any other problems. Thanks again.
morea
05-20-2006, 06:48 PM
yay, glad to help. Stick around, we're loads of fun... and even occasionally helpful. :D
dandcp
05-20-2006, 09:59 PM
yay, glad to help. Stick around, we're loads of fun... and even occasionally helpful. :D
Yes, you guys are fun AND helpful. AND quick too. What a great start. I love it here.
Well I have you here, I have another question now. I am a newbie to AI so just learning all this stuff. My first problem here is that I have a logo that is just a small jpg and need to get it into AI to work with but when I do it is very small and not sharp of course. Any suggestions on how to trace this or fix this?
Here is the logo attached. 2 versions since I think I could figure how how to do the text.
morea
05-20-2006, 10:15 PM
I think you could just draw the circle and apply a yellow to white radial gradient, then trace the blue part with the pen tool - shouldn't take too long.
You can draw a larger circle and then use the "type on a path" tool to curve the text, just watch your kerning, cause that can be a pain. (isn't it always? LOL!)
Top font - and I'm guessing here - reminds me of Copperplate. Not so sure on the bottom one.
dandcp
05-21-2006, 04:51 AM
I think you could just draw the circle and apply a yellow to white radial gradient, then trace the blue part with the pen tool - shouldn't take too long.
You can draw a larger circle and then use the "type on a path" tool to curve the text, just watch your kerning, cause that can be a pain. (isn't it always? LOL!)
Top font - and I'm guessing here - reminds me of Copperplate. Not so sure on the bottom one.
Thank you again for ALL your help. I got it to work (after a few hours of figuring out how all these tools work) and I must say it came out very nicely. This was a great learning project and I must say I could have done it without you. Thank you. I will keep you in mind for my next project/problem. ;)
morea
05-21-2006, 05:01 AM
cool, glad I could help some!
PrintDriver
05-22-2006, 01:22 AM
Usually before tracing any logo it is best to get on the phone and try to get a true vector version from the source if at all possible. Logos are not to be handled lightly. Bigger companies have usage rules and standards that will let them skin you for what you're worth (and more) if you trace instead of use the approved files.