Exporting ai files as a psd not holding clipping masks.

[CHRIS2637]

Hi
I am trying to export ai files as psd files which I can do. The problem that I am having is that when they are placed in Quark the clipping masks that I have made are dissapearing.
I have changed my settings when I export and still they are doing this.
Does anyone know how to still export as a psd and save the editing capability in photoshop?
Thanks so much

 

[Matzki]

If you are still losing your masks after selecting "Flat Image" in the "Options" section of the Photoshop Export dialog in Illustrator, then post what versions of ea. software you're running to better assist.

 

[CHRIS2637]

I can keep the clipping mask when I flatten it but I do not want to flatten the image as I need to keep the layers so that other people in the office who are not working in illustrator can edit the ads.
I am working in CS2.
Thanks so much

 

[Matzki]

You'd have to open .psd file in Photoshop, unlock the group which should give you a path of the mask, then turn that path into a clipping path. When importing into Quark, set your picture box to recognize the Embedded Path. Might not be so efficient if you have multiple masks.