basic Illustrator question

[berkoWitZ]

I know this one is stupid but Im learning :P how can I convert my art to curves? thanks!

[Hastalasiesta]

If you're talking about converting raster art to vector the best way is actually to use the LiveTrace function in AI CS2. If you're still on a lower version you could try Adobe Streamline (if you can get a copy), but as I had limited luck with that approach I usually traced my stuff manually.

-m

[berkoWitZ]

no sorry...I type it wrong...I just did a business card in AI but theyre asking me to convert everything to curves....to outlines probably??

[punkerton]

yeah, select everything and do Type/Create Outlines. and/or Object/Flatten Transparency will "curve" paths and strokes.

[mlk]

yeah. or 'Expand' sometimes does the trick (otherwise the pathfinder/brushtrokes will not be read by other apps)

though if you save as pdf with the 'preserve editing capabilities' off, it should be fine.