It sounds as if it was originally an .eps file
and you saved it back out as an .ai file.

MSD

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On Dec 30, 2009, at 2:42 AM, InDesign Talk wrote:

> have a grid that was created in adobe illustrator CS2 or earlier
> versions: The size is 7.875" x 15.75". Beyond the margins there is a
> spec box 6"x 6" with file info. When I bring this file in InDesign
> CS3 I am able to see both The Grid plus the spec box, which is
> outside the margins; however, if I re-save the illustrator file in
> CS3, When I bring the Grid in InDesign the 6" x 6"spec box is not
> showing up? Does any one knows if you are able to see information
> beyond the margins of the document in Adobe Illustrator CS3 when you
> bring the file in InDesign CS3? If you do, I would be very thankful
> for the tip.


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