1000 masking layers

[Texas_Signmaker]

I'm trying to import a land plat into Flexi and there is a making layer for EACH letter. 1000 masks. Is there away to break all that out using Flexi or Illustrator all at once?

 

[2B]

are you looking to edit in Flexi or just print?

Do not have / use Flexi, but when we have issues with layers and our RIP program, we use a different format.
can you export as a flattened PDF or a PNG?

 

[bannertime]

Should be an unmask all on the right click in flexi. Same with Illustrator, somewhere in the menu you can select>all clipping mask>unmask all or something. Flexi will likely create a big black box, or a bunch of that you'd need to delete. Illustrator will create a bunch of blank path layers.

 

[Texas_Signmaker]

Should be an unmask all on the right click in flexi. Same with Illustrator, somewhere in the menu you can select>all clipping mask>unmask all or something. Flexi will likely create a big black box, or a bunch of that you'd need to delete. Illustrator will create a bunch of blank path layers.

Where is unmask all in Flexi? I only see "Unmask"

 

[Texas_Signmaker]

are you looking to edit in Flexi or just print?

Do not have / use Flexi, but when we have issues with layers and our RIP program, we use a different format.
can you export as a flattened PDF or a PNG?

No, I don't want to flatten it.

 

[Boudica]

I've dealt with the lovely 10,000 layers of a plat map - I feel for you. I wasn't trying to do anything in flexi though - I was cleaning it up in Illustrator. It took for ever. I realize this isn't helpful - Just wanted to share that I know your pain

 

[SignMeUpGraphics]

I have a script for Illustrator that removes all clipping masks if needed.

 

[ikarasu]

I get this a lot when importing pdf files -I dont know why pdf likes to mess up and add a ton of clipping paths it doesn't need. I use a script from powerscript - I believe it's $15.... It's paid for itself a dozen times.

https://o2creative.co.nz/shop/FixIt_PowerScript_for_Adobe_Illustrator

I purchased the package for $40 -

https://o2creative.co.nz/shop/Power...and_Edit_Script_Package_for_Adobe_Illustrator

The dimensions script is nice for proofs/etc.

 

[bannertime]

Where is unmask all in Flexi? I only see "Unmask"

Sorry, I just got back here. Attached is a screenshot. Next step is deciphering which path to keep and which to delete.

I'm assuming that it's a bunch of gradients or something behind all the mask. Which will be a nightmare. Best bet is doing it in Illustrator or whatever native program they used and exporting it properly.

 

[Evan Gillette]

Like bannertime said, right click unmask all, then use select by attributes ( shortcut is "d") to selct the black rectangles and delete...its not going to be fun but cross your fingers and hope it works