Export Adobe Illustrator to Houdini

Abstract

This Adobe Illustrator CS2 script exports the active document to a Houdini compatible EPS file.

Installation

To install the script in the Scripts menu, place it in the Scripts folder (Illustrator CS2 > Presets > Scripts).

Usage

For predicatble results convert all textframes to outlines before running the script.

exec

Browse to the directory you want the file be saved in and enter a filename.

In Houdini drop a fileSOP and load the exported file:

import

Known Issues

Illustrator didn't regocnise Illustrator3 settings set by script - Japanese Illustrator 3 is used instead.
This may lead to compatibility problems on some systems.
Not testet - not confirmed.

Download

rdg_houdini_export.zip Version 2007-07-05