Adobe Illustrator/illustrator clipart

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Expert: - 4/2/2010


Question
How can I view the clipart (.ai) that came with illustrator in thumbnails without opening each one to see it?

Answer
If you have Adobe Bridge, it's marvelous for showing previews of AI files.

You didn't mention your OS or version but if you happen to be working on a Windows XP machine, here's a system hack (easy) that will allow thumbnails to show up just like any other image.
http://geekace.com/how-to-preview-illustrator-ai-files-as-thumbnails-in-windows-...

Those are the two methods I'm familiar with.

-Amy  

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I can help troubleshoot your Illustrator 9 through CS3 (and most CS4) problems and suggest the best way to get the results you need. Although I can help with some installation issues, my forte is prepress and how to use the tools and functions in the application itself.

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