How do I make a multi-page PDF in Illustrator?
Choose File > Save. Select Adobe PDF from the Save as type pull down menu. Select the Create Multi-page PDF from Page Tiles option in the General section. Click Save PDF.
How do I open multiple files in Illustrator?
Open an Illustrator file that you want to place external files in, and then click File > Place. In the Place dialog, select multiple files using the Ctrl (Cmd) or Shift (Opt) keys.
Can you batch save in Illustrator?
Saving files using the Batch command options always saves the files in the same format as the original files. To create a batch process that saves files in a new format, record the Save As or Save A Copy command, followed by the Close command, as part of your original action.
What can you do with multiple artboards in illustrator?
Multiple artboards are useful for creating various things such as multiple page PDFs, printed pages with different sizes or different elements, independent elements for websites, video storyboards, or individual items for animation in Adobe Animate or After Effects.
How do you create a custom art board in illustrator?
To create a custom artboard, select the Artboard tool, and drag in the document to define the shape, size, and location. To use a preset artboard, double-click the Artboard tool, select a preset and specify other options in the Artboard Options dialog box, and click OK. Drag the artboard to position it where you want.
How to save artboards as separate PDF files?
At least with CC2014 you can use File -> Save As… -> *.AI and tick Save each artboard to a separate file : You can then simply use the generate .ai files like an pdf or run some batch processing on them to gain precise control over the pdf settings. Export to PDF.
How to export an illustrator Artboard to a PDF?
There is a free script available called MultiExporter which can export artboards to PDF, JPG, PNG and EPS. Just add it into your Illustrator scripts folder and it will appear under File > Scripts > MultiExporter. The best part about this plugin is that it keeps the artboard names intact when exporting.