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Ability to change layer visibility of linked files with Object Layer Options

Using linked ai documents in an Illustrator file is a great way to reduce the file load on the system, and also to work collaboratively. It would be nice to be able to toggle layers in placed psd and ai files in the same way that InDesign does (accessed via import options on place, or by right-click context menu).

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  • Derek Watson commented  ·   ·  Report

    This would be so useful… i usually place into indesign to do things i could do in Illustrator with this!

  • Kiwiboon commented  ·   ·  Report

    I often turn to InDesign just because of this feature. Even though older files are delivered in Illustrator.

  • Kosta Milaković commented  ·   ·  Report

    That would be such a great quality of life improvement. InDesign has so many tools that are unique to or similar to Illustrator but work so much better or faster. It would be cool if there was someone coordinating teams in Adobe. :( They seem a little random with updates.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Report

    It would be great if we could turn on/off the layers of linked artwork.
    At least linked AI files — but PSD would be great too.

  • Tiffany commented  ·   ·  Report

    Is this still not doable yet? I could really use it right now!

  • The Artworker commented  ·   ·  Report

    Absolutely need this, I've just come to search for a way of toggling layers from within placed images. If InDesign has it, Illustrator should have it also. Guess the same tech behind InDesign can be added to Illustrator as they already have the code for it, but I guess it would need quite a few tweaks to get it to work.

  • Sol commented  ·   ·  Report

    the lack of this feature is costing me flippin' HOURS of work.

  • Fred commented  ·   ·  Report

    Scenario: I have a layered .AI file that I import into InDesign for a magazine. I only want certain layers visible. I then import that layered .AI into an Illustrator file for a Poster that goes with the Magazine...again, I choose the layers visible the same way as in InDesign. Currently, Adobe, I have to save a duplicate or variant of the layered file, and try to keep the two varients in sync. Having Object Layer Options in Illustrator would solve the issue.

  • Matt commented  ·   ·  Report

    This would be an essential feature.

  • Matt N commented  ·   ·  Report

    Yes, this would be an enormously helpful feature. +1 for adding Object Layer Options to links within Illustrator.

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