[Neville310]

You have given me really good advice. Yet AE still rejects my AI files for some reason. I am using 3D invigorator to import some AI files. The plugin tells me that no useable path exists. Could this situation relate to the Illustrator file version (using CS2)?

Do I need to convert the type into paths?

Under AI preferences, I have several options: Copy As: PDF; AICB – Preserve Paths; Preserve Appearance and Overprint.

In addition, it would help to know how to determine the Illustrator file version too.

Does the size of the solid matter in this case?

Oh, I just found the 3D invigorator forum, but your suggestions may lead to asking better questions. The project involves rotating each character along the Y axis. Presently, I can not animate the Y rotation, so this issue may relate to the layers in the AI files. Please let me know any useful information. I need to get up to speed and beyond basic compatibility and setting issues.