Thanks for the replies. A bit sad really.

Victor I have done as you suggested and it is the same problem. Everything imports OK as an SVG file except colors and layers. So do I have to re-color everything and layer everything within AS?

I have been trying to import illustrator files and all colors are wrong. All lines and points are fine but no color or just two shades, usually dark. Also dont get layers imported as they are set out in illustrator. Does anyone know whether there is a fix for this? And why only able to import Illust...