[Evan Jones]

I have Illustrator CS6 and when I go to file >> place it brings up a box for me to select a file. I dont see anything about linking after clicking on place.

I dont have ID so i’m not sure what your references to ID mean in your response. It sounds like you know what I am trying to do, but it seems like the File >> Place option in CS6 might not be the same as your AI version. I pulled up the links panel from the window menu, and like you said all jpegs I had put in my illustrator file were there automatically. I tried dragging an illustrator pattern fill there, but did not have any success.

Any further input would be much appreciated!!!