How do I flatten a WMF/EMF & retain colors?

[GrandmaJ]

I am considering buying AI CS if I can figure out how to "flatten" (I think that is the term) WMF/EMF (or other vector) graphic and then import the file into my embroidery digitizing program. From the Adobe site, it appears that I can do this, so I DLd the trial version.

Is there an easy way to create a file so that "hidden to view" colors are actually removed and the result is still a true vector file but WYSIWYG? Or can someone refer me to "graphics for dummies"?

From what I have read what I want to do seems to be similar to getting a graphic ready to print or in the format that a sign painter program would use?

Some embroidery programs are able to do this process "behind the scenes" so as not to wind up with layers upon top of other layers of stitches, but the program I prefer to use does not have this capability even though it can automatically digitize WMF/EMF/CMX quite well except for the multiple layers of stitches.

I have tried to search this question at the Yahoo AI group to no avail. Hope you can help. Thank you.

 

[GrandmaJ]

Doesn't anyone have an answer for me?

 

[Pixelchik]

to flatten artwork layers, go to the Layers Pallete and select the arrow button to the right and select Flatten Artwork.

Is that what you were looking for?